SearchSustainable Initiatives
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At the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, she discussed the significance of the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) outcome at COP28 and how it can support national policy measures to enhance adaptive capacity and reduce vulnerability.
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The Green Retreat featured seven Thematic Councils addressing critical topics in the sustainability value chain. These included Waste Management and Circular Economy; Sustainable Transportation; Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, among others.
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Sharjah's leading entities led discussions on creating a sustainable future through innovation at an open dialogue session held at the SRTIP
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The Council affirmed its commitment to achieving the goals of D33 through several initiatives and discussed its plan of action in light of the UAE’s preparations to host the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) in Dubai Expo City.
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The plastic bottles are cleaned, chopped into flakes, melted into pellets, and sent to manufacturers to make other plastic products.
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Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, presented an open invitation to all entities to join a dedicated team to develop the UAE’s sustainable circular economy landscape.
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The Centre aims to reduce waste production in the emirate of Dubai, promote a culture of waste separation, and raise recycling rates, thus enhancing the quality of life of individuals in general.
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Shamma Al Mazrui has been appointed COP28 UAE Youth Climate Champion and Razan Al Mubarak appointed UN Climate Change High-Level Champion
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The new system allows inspectors to comprehensively review any aspect of an organisation’s activities regarding any potential environmental harm rather than being limited to activities listed on their environmental license.
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first Cabinet meeting of 2023, which approved five government priorities of 2023. Establishing the national identity, developing the educational system, accelerating the Emiratisation process and expanding our international economic partnerships are the other four. The UAE Cabinet also approved the National Strategy for Desertification.
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The UK Presidency initiated the ZEV Declaration at COP26 in Glasgow last year and has since had many governments, companies, automobile manufacturers and fleet operators sign on to the pledge.
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It has teamed up with Averda, for waste management, and Dubai Can initiative, OCEANTEE and No More Bottles, to ensure no single use plastics at the tournament.
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Jamal Abdulla Lootah, Group CEO of Imdaad, speaks to R. Keerthana in an interview on Farz, Imdaad’s material recovery facility in Dubai. He talks about his vision for Farz and Imdaad’s commitment towards UAE Vision 2030, which has the environment at the heart of it.
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The by-products of Deliveroo’s used rider kits will be repurposed into sustainable reusable materials.
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Dubai Can, a sustainability initiative by Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to reduce single-use water bottles by encouraging individuals to use refillable water bottles.
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In collaboration with DGrade, it recycles the bottles into fibres, flakes, and yarns.
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The ‘Green Industries’ labelling programme is a new initiative by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi to recognise organisations with outstanding environmental performance, encouraging environmental best practice across Abu Dhabi industry.
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Students from Grades 1 to 5 participated enthusiastically in the campaign organised by Waste & Recycling MEA, in association with YES Full Circle, at GEMS Legacy School, Dubai.
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The limited edition clothing utilises certified Italian fabrics made from recycled polyester with each jersey recycling the equivalent of 11 plastic water bottles for its production, according to the company.
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The Arabian Ocean Rowing Team will promote ocean health through its rowing expedition across the Atlantic Ocean.
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The limited-edition bag has been handmade by local craftspeople in Ajman using up-cycled single-use Spinneys bags.
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Dow's Project REFLEX aims to establish a market for recycled contents in Africa, while also addressing the waste management issue, the company says.
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It has recycled over 187 tonners of waste and recorded significant success in various environment-friendly initiatives , says the mall
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The technology company commits to reducing carbon footprint and building sustainable infrastructure.
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The visits are part of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s efforts to communicate directly with its partners in the industrial sector.
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The awards consisted of five categories including Green Project, Green Initiative, Green Workshop, Green Awareness and Training, and Green Personality.
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The app aims to reduce carbon emissions, reduce food waste and the consumption of single-use items, conserve energy and encourage people to reuse and recycle their products; Individuals can engage with the app on a daily basis by taking part in a wide range of tasks across seven key environmental themes: Reuse, switch, grow, initiate, conserve, join and move.
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The new platform will build and expand on the past accomplishments in three areas; water stewardship, the economic empowerment of women and youth, and waste management.
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Leading global experts and CEOs to address forums on EcoWaste, Solar & Clean Energy, Water, Smart Cities and Climate & Environment.
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Investors Energy Access Ventures (EAV) and Lion's Head Global Partners have partnered to launch a new fund.
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Company takes significant step by installing and commissioning solar panels at its factories in China.
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This could be a game changer for the industry; Silicon is a critical material for digital technologies and the green transition.
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The Middle East region is going through a significant transformative period as countries push to increase share of renewables within the energy mix.
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The company has replaced its plastic laundry bags with cotton alternatives, introduced water treatment and also filters water before it is sent to the sewers.
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RINA and other stakeholders to deliver a viable hydrogen fuel solution to meet IMO 2050 targets, offering the shipping industry a low-carbon pathway in shorter timescales.
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Chevrolet Bolt EUV, GMC HUMMER EV and Cadillac LYRIQ revealed for the first time in the region, all launching over the next two years.
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The company has introduced a series of interactive games to engage and inform school-going students about the importance of sustainability.
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Renewal marks three years of operation as a carbon neutral site, with off-setting reduced by 81% since initial certification, says company.
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The initiatives aim to increase the involvement of the private sector in the UAE’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, boost climate change adaptation capabilities, drive climate innovation, and promote sustainable practices.
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It is the only charger in the market designed explicitly to charge up to four vehicles at once, says ABB.
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The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) will be held between 17 – 19 January 2022 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
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In alignment with its ESG policies, the partnership with Emirates Electrical Engineering LLC (Al Rostamani Group) will see Aster introduce solar energy panels across 4 hospitals in UAE.
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Reebok unveils its second collaboration with National Geographic which features one hero model – the Reebok x National Geographic Nano X1 Vegan, a plant-based version of Reebok’s versatile training shoe.
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Event is being held 6-7 October 2021 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai.
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490 labels have been awarded to companies since the launch of the Dubai Chamber CSR Label in 2010.
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The tree-planting campaign is part of P&G’s #ForestsforGood initiative.
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Company redesigns its shoeboxes to significantly reduce waste and carbon emissions that traditional product packaging generate.
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Event to be held from 6-7 October at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Initially, the packaging will be rolled out in two of talabats markets in the region - the UAE and Qatar, as a pilot programme.
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Zero emissions ship assist and escort tug eWolf to serve Port of San Diego
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Pioneering project tests maintenance and ground processes of future aircraft generations. A320 to be equipped with hydrogen infrastructure.
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Six Electric Qomolo Q-Trucks commissioned to support terminal’s container handling operations.
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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.
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New partnership formed to support the launch of the application and draw widespread participation from across Abu Dhabi’s communities.
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Use of blockchain technology to ensure traceability and accountability, says company.
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The official logistics partner of Expo 2020 is currently testing the eQuad around several European cities including Paris and Cologne.
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Al Gihaz Contracting, part of Al Gihaz Holding completes investment in subsea trenching company Enshore Subsea. The acquisition will see the creation of a new joint venture with the aim of forming a leading seabed intervention and construction management services provider.
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Climate leaders from across MENA region and critical global partners meet to accelerate progress on climate action; Group Statement affirms participants’ commitment to ensuring success of Paris Agreement and to strengthening climate ambition.
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New report highlights the need for the UK to develop a proactive strategy in its acquisition and management of critical materials such as rare earths, lithium and cobalt, including better waste management, recycling and reuse of these materials.
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Majid Al Futtaim’s 13-property hotel portfolio makes history as the only portfolio in the world to receive Platinum certification for all of its hotel businesses; Certification further establishes the UAE as a global hub of sustainability, and sustainable tourism excellence, with Dubai receiving the platinum rating in LEED for cities in 2019 – making it the first city in the Arab world to earn the LEED rating.
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On World Water Day, Frost & Sullivan experts provide insights on how each region is leading the charge towards water and sanitation for all by 2030. The global water and wastewater market is expected to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels this year, says expert.
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The Instagram-based creative competition that runs till 23rd March aims to encourage the sustainable use of transport among Dubai residents.
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Smart and green UAE home maintenance company to reduce fleet carbon emissions by 14 tonnes per annum with just one e-motorbike.
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Under the terms of the agreement, the company will supply a steel production company with the engineering, procurement, installation and maintenance service of a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer system.
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M2 RO will provide up to 150 million imperial gallons per day and improve the security of water supply in Abu Dhabi; Deadline for submission is March 4, 2021.
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The Authority of Social Contribution - Ma’an to invest AED 2 million in the fourth cohort of the programme to help minimise waste and single-use plastics in Abu Dhabi.
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Areas of cooperation include sustainability-centered projects and programmes targeting youth, as well as initiatives focused on enhancing food security.
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The company continued its growth in all key MEENA markets with successful reactivation in Saudi Arabia with a new local partner; Truck brand set to launch a "Better Life" strategy in 2021.
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“By optimising the use of resources and reducing waste, the transition to a circular economy will enable the UAE to unlock new sustainable economic opportunities that will help the nation become stronger, more resilient and more prosperous.”
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Cambrian Innovation from the US named the overall winner of the Global Innovation Award 2021.
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Award recognizes those who design with recycling in mind, says ISRI.
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New strategy supported by company’s net positive and single-use plastics commitments.
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Small and medium enterprises, non-profit organisations and high schools invited to submit entries before 6 May 2021 deadline.
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The aim is to facilitate collaboration on research in the environmental sector, develop joint educational courses and create opportunities.
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The company commits to using recycled or renewable material in at least 50% of all plastic used across their hardware products by 2025, and making the product packaging 100% plastic free and 100% recyclable.
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The trial supports the University City of Sharjah’s vision as a global education hub for innovation and research and development.
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The battery, developed through a combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Throughput (HTP) technology, will be produced from 2021, says Slovakia-based InoBat.
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The airline reveals that nearly a third of its dedicated fleet of transport buses for cabin crew in Dubai will now operate on biofuel.
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Student-built MeznSat will observe climate change, measure greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.
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The company’s collaboration with Syntegon, Ticinoplast and Plastchim-T delivers sustainability through less material consumption
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World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a leading business event for future energy and sustainability, reveals innovative programme to showcase sustainable technologies that would help shape the future.
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The commercial service lives of bus batteries are significantly extended, and natural resources conserved as a result of this new cooperation, says company.
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New vertical farm aims to improve food security within the UAE and propel the country’s sustainable agricultural development.
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Airline’s 2019 Sustainable Development Report highlights environmental and social initiative success and lays foundation for group’s future targets.
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The Group plans to increase the share of Secondary material in its vehicles significantly by 2030.
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The company flagged-off the first raw material consignment of ferrous scrap a few days back for trials at its steel recycling plant being set-up in Rohtak, India.
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Company to convert 47 hectares of Al Saja’a landfill area into a solar facility with a capacity of 42M of energy per year
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Advanced facility to be operational this month.
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Yes Full Circle’s Proteco division officially launched a pilot plug and play facility that provides integrated brand protection, secure destruction and closed loop/zero landfill recycling solutions.
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Unilever brands to collectively invest €1 billion in a new dedicated Climate & Nature Fund
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Tetra Pak has announced its commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its own operations by 2030, with the ambition to achieve net zero GHG emissions for the entire value chain by 2050.
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Over 1,000 volunteers participated from Dubai Municipality, ‘Your City Needs You’ initiative, Hope Makers Development Programme, volunteers.ae platform and CDA
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Winners take to the stage at the inaugural MEWAR Awards, a unique initiative in the Middle East that recognises individuals and organisations that have significantly contributed to environmental sustainability
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DHL Express has announced that it is turning environmentally damaging waste into sustainable polyester yarn to be used as staff ecouniforms, as part of its ‘Go Green’ drive to reduce its logistics-related emissions in the region.
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Pick n Pay (PnP) will soon roll out its new budget green ‘People n Planet’ reusable bag at the national level after a successful trial with customers earlier this year.
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Sustainability is increasingly becoming central to all activities in various spheres across the world.
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) recently announced that it is to supply almost all of its production of carbon dust, a by-product of aluminium smelting, for use as an alternative fuel by the UAE cement industry.
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The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has kick-started a roadshow sponsored by SABIC as part of the 7th edition of its Waste Free Environment (WFE) campaign being held across a number of schools in Dubai during March-April.
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DP World, UAE Region has won top honours at the 11th edition of Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) that encourages public and private sector organisations to address the challenges of mobility and environmental conservation
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Electric vehicles prove a point at UAE's highest peak with ground breaking mountain challenge
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The Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi (Tadweer) rolled out a comprehensive awareness campaign under the slogan ‘Abu Dhabi Deserves’ in collaboration with Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority and the Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Services Centre.
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Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban development, has embarked on the next phase of its sustainable mobility network with the formal unveiling of its first NAVYA autonomous vehicle.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the signing of a joint agency formal agreement under the “Winning on Reducing Food Waste” initiative.
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Iridium Communications Inc. announced that it has been selected as the preferred provider of satellite communications services for The Ocean Cleanup, the non-profit organisation deploying advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.
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The emirate of Abu Dhabi is exploring the possibility of converting municipal waste into jet fuel.
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The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured 18 companies for their corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts during a recognition ceremony held at its premises.
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Bee’ah, a leading environmental management company, rewarded the outstanding creativity and innovation of students and teachers at the Environmental Excellence School Award (EESA) ceremony held 13 May 2018. Winners of the fifth Inter School Recycling Competition (ISRC) were also recognised at the ceremony
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Nestlé Waters announced it has started collaborating with a biofuel company to introduce to its Dubai truck fleet a blend of 80 percent fossil diesel and 20 percent biodiesel, produced from used cooking oil.
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The Industrial Development Bureau of the Department of Economic Development, in association with Tadweer - Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi, organised a workshop to introduce 'Tadweer Auctions' initiative.
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In order to raise public awareness on environment protection and waste management practices, Borouge recently organised a walkathon event and a clean-up campaign in Abu Dhabi as part of its annual ‘Waste Free Environment’ campaign.
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The International Air transport Association (IATA) has set out an aim for one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025.
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The Lego Group has joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s How2Recycle initiative, providing US consumers with guidance and encouragement to responsibly recycle their Lego packaging.
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H.E. Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Bee’ah, explains how the company is leading the movement for sustainable transportation in the UAE.
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Yas Mall, the largest mall in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has partnered with the Emirates Wildlife Society in association with the WWF (EWS-WWF), to launch a series of green initiatives as part of its efforts to protect the environment.
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McDonald’s has agreed to end use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by the end of 2018, announced shareholder advocacy group
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The 2017 Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) held 7-9 November at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre was a great success with all the major players in the Middle East cleaning and hygiene industry present at the show.
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A newly renovated and rebranded Safi water recycling facility in Ajman was recently inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman.
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Emirates Transport (ET), the leading transport, logistics and auto services provider, has launched the final phase of testing for the first electric-powered school bus in the region.
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Dubai Municipality to roll out Nord fully automated waste collection system in the emirate; Bigbelly to be introduced
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P&G’s New Fairy Ocean Plastic Bottle Made From Recycled Plastic And Ocean Plastic
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H.E. Al Ghurair: Growing number of honourees demonstrates label’s ability to encourage businesses to adopt responsible practices.
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In cooperation with the Fishermen and Community Policing Association, Tadweer – Centre of Waste Management, Abu Dhabi recently organised a clean-up and awareness campaign at the fishermen's port in Abu Dhabi targeting boat owners and residents in order to preserve the sea and marine wealth.
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Craig Halgreen, VP – Corporate Sustainability at Borouge speaks about the company’s sustainable solutions and initiatives as well as the trends and opportunities in the sector in an interview with Swaliha Shanavas.
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King Saud Medical City (KSMC) has partnered with InfoFort, an Aramex company and leading information management solution provider in the Middle East and Africa, to raise awareness and drive action on paper recycling efforts through GreenBox - a sustainable initiative that aims to change people’s paper consumption habits.
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Responsible Business And Sustainable Development
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Goal is to create a range of bio-based footwear that can be composted after use, says company.
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Recycled steel and special, eco-friendly, concrete mixed with volcanic ash has been used throughout, says Nordic Designed by Nordic-Office of Architecture, the 115,000 sqm expansion to Oslo Airport sets new standards in sustainability, the by Oslo-based company announced.
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Nabil Al Yafeai, Environment Manager at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi outlines the exhibition centre’s journey in sustainability and their waste management and recycling best practices in partnership with Dulsco, in an interview with Swaliha Shanavas
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The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association’s (GPCA) Waste Free Environment (WFE) campaign has expanded into three new territories, adding the U.S., Australia and Sri Lanka to its global reach.
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‘VegeBlock’ is composed entirely of recycled aggregates and used vegetable oil
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Recycles 3,500 kg of organic waste in Mumbai
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Pilot programme delivers technology industry’s first packaging trays with 25% recycled ocean plastic content
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Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman seeks to boost its current food waste management scheme through the installation of a new WasteStation machine, the hotel announced.
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Philips Lighting and government partner Dubai Municipality have been awarded the accolade of ‘Best Government-Private Sector Initiative’ at the Future Cities Awards, the company announced.
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Dow receives Sustainability Awards from Business Intelligence Group for two breakthrough innovations
Awards acknowledge technologies that reduce landfill waste and provide a sustainable alternative to keep canned foods and beverages fresh
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Modeling clay is a favourite of many children, who can craft, re-craft and recycle the pliable stuff over many years.
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In the UAE, the steel industry plays a crucial role in the country’s development and economic diversification plans, and investing in heavy industries such as steel sector is essential for catalysing and facilitating developments of smaller downstream industry segments to fulfill the government’s ambitions to develop a healthy industrial sector, says H.E. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, CEO, Emirates Steel, in an interview with Swaliha Shanavas.
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Lockheed Martin opened a new bioenergy facility in Owego, New York, at a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier this month.
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As part of the growing fight against food waste sweeping the United States, the environmental non-profit, Feedback, working to end waste at every level of the food system, announced the next stage of its campaign to bring its Feeding the 5000 food waste awareness festivals to American cities this fall.
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Over 97 percent of DEWA’s customers receive the electronic bill
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ISRI Services Corporation will now operate as the Global Recycling Standards Organisation.
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In today’s world Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR is not just a concept and is slowly becoming an integral part of the business strategies of companies serving various industry segments.
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Ford researchers foresee the new materials going into production vehicles within five years.
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Line 6 expansion project will increase Alba's production capacity to 1,500,000 tonnes per annum upon project completion.
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Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar and Bee’ah, a leading integrated environment and waste management company in the region signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop waste-to-energy initiatives in Sharjah, the UAE and the region.
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Sharjah's prestigious entities showcased startups and led discussions on creating a more sustainable future through innovation
