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Management of medical and hazardous waste in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
The world was not ready for a pandemic – Covid-19, be it the Healthcare sector or Waste Management sector.. The healthcare sector had the challenge of high volume of facilities including the intensive care units (ICU), beds, etc., as well as large volume of consumables like personal protective equipment (PPE), etc. Read more...
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Tadweer to set up new fallen stock treatment facility in Abu Dhabi
The Centre will provide collection points for fallen stock near farms and ranches in various regions of the emirate to ensure their easy collection on a daily basis.
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Bee’ah and Greek firm launch joint venture to tackle marine pollution
Greek-owned Polygreen joins hands with Bee’ah to launch Evogreen, a JV that will offer innovative marine and environmental management solutions.
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Global Recycling Standards Organisation Board approves new RIOS membership programme
Under the new membership programme RIOS will have two tracks; the Certification Track, and the Management Track.
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Farnek to compost 73 tonnes of staff food waste per annum
UAE-based FM company to use compost to grow salad plants in its vertical rooftop garden.
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MOCCAE unveils key initiatives to mark World Environment Day
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) rolls out three national initiatives that advance the UAE’s efforts to leverage innovation to conserve and restore ecosystems.
Sustainable Initiatives
Trends
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Dow, Empower and NORAD launch feasibility study to examine plastics circularity in NigeriaPlastic Recycling
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Experts debate role of EPR in improving circularity of mattressesRecycling
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Regional tactics for water and sanitation for all by 2030: AnalysisSustainable Initiatives
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Experts talk impact of new Basel Convention Rules one-scrap plastic exportsLegislation
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A positive year for Raw Materials?Paper Recycling
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“Our goal is to ensure that 100% of our plastic packaging is designed to be fully reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025”Plastic Recycling
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An overview of the battery recycling marketBattery Recycling
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At the crossroadsPlastic Recycling
Expert Talk
Waste collection is an important service and a major element in achieving circularity. City waste collection poses major challenges and Sebastien Chauvin, CEO, Veolia Middle East discussed various issues, highlighting the importance of developing suitable systems and processes to improve the operations, in an interview with Swaliha Shanavas.
