ABU DHABI: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and RECAPP, Veolia’s digital recycling solution, have been on a mission to collect over 14,000 aluminium cans from schools and homes across the UAE. This cool partnership kicked off last year to get young folks excited about recycling aluminium and being eco-friendly. Starting with a dozen schools near EGA’s […]
Dubai: ‘Yalla Return’, an innovative recycling initiative has launched in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Sobha Hartlands residential communities in Dubai, in partnership with PepsiCo and talabat. The solution aims to encourage residents to adopt sustainable practices through a gamified approach on the ‘Yalla Return’ mobile application, creating an engaging experience for those choosing to […]
Ibuprofen and paracetamol have little to do with paper or pine trees. However, a recent study suggests that they may be far more interconnected than previously believed in order to support a more environmentally friendly future for the pharmaceutical sector. These kind of painkillers are among the most popular over-the-counter medications available. Simply purchase a […]
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has installed smart recycling machines in some of its buildings. This is consistent with its emphasis on environmental sustainability across all of its projects, as well as its aim to become a globally leading sustainable innovative organization committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. DEWA’s machines are controlled […]
Dubai: According to research by Emirates Environment Group, every year, over 500 million aluminium beverage cans are sold in the UAE but 93% of these cans end up in landfills. Landfills in the UAE, particularly in Dubai, are overwhelmed by massive amounts of waste from materials including aluminium, plastic, and metal, among others. Outside of […]
Sambazon is doing its bit to give back to the environment with unique bracelets made out of the Açaí seeds, that they presented to the UAE at the Gulfood 2022 recently. Known for bringing the power of Açaí across the world in various formats, they’ve empowered women as well with their initiative. Açaí Berry only […]
DUBAI: RECAPP, the UAE’s first free-of-charge door-to-door recycling service, has announced its expansion into Dubai. Residents of the emirate can now schedule pickups for recyclable materials at their convenience and collect points they can redeem for gifts offered by RECAPP partners. At this stage, the RECAPP service is available to residents in Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah, Business […]
