The drive successfully recycled 434 kgs of e-waste across six regions in the UAE. To date, the initiative has cumulatively recycled 1,248 kgs of e-waste over the three editions. Dubai: Aster Volunteers UAE, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, recently organized an impactful 3rd E-Waste Collection Drive as a part of the Aster […]
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 […]
The move is in line with net-zero drive and circular economy principles Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) issued a ministerial decision on regulating the trade of recycled plastic water bottles in line with top public health and food safety standards. Announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023, the new […]
Sharjah: Young visitors at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) excitedly delved into the secret world of recyclable plastics at the interactive ‘Scienza Della Plastica’ edutainment show hosted at the theatre, specially set up at Expo Centre Sharjah. The fun-filled and educational show entertained young kids who entered the ‘Magic of Plastic Land’ and […]
The winter holidays are a great time for rest, relaxation, and spending more time with loved ones. However, gift-giving can involve a lot of waste and forgetting what our priorities are as citizens. As per data In the US, people throw 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day! There are plenty of […]
DUBAI: PepsiCo has offered a glimpse of the interactive experiences at its three pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai, as part of its efforts to promote the concept of sustainability and drive positive change at the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. PepsiCo, Expo 2020’s Official Beverage, and Snack […]
Environmental causes are amongst people’s highest priorities – and it’s no wonder. Single-use Food & Beverage packaging is a massive problem and current waste solutions do not work – with only a measly 1% being successfully recycled. At this rate, our oceans will be filled with more plastic than fish by 2050 – and we […]
With more plastic than personal protective equipment (PPE), Thailand is turning discarded bottles into protective clothing to be used in the fight against COVID-19. They take millions of plastic bottles, shred them, and then turn them into threads used to weave into fabrics that are eventually used to create PPEs. As the pandemic continues to […]
Residence can bring their electronic waste on Saturday 6th March, collect keyboards, screens, printers, telephones; to recycle to create other devices that work. Sponsor a plant: Bring your own plant or buy one on the spot and plant it yourself. Later, on each of your visits, you will see your plant growing or you may […]
