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40,000 recycling bins to be distributed to 20,000 villas in Dubai Segregation bins in 12 Dubai residential sectors will be serviced by municipality. Come mid-October, there will be no more excuses for not recycling your waste — authorities confirmed on Thursday that they will be distributing 40,000 recyling bins to 20,000 villas. Waste segregation at the source not only facilitates recycling in Dubai but also helps in reducing pressure on landfills. Dubai generates about 7,800 tonnes of waste daily, leaving the waste management company Tadweer to collect and recycle 1,000 tonnes a day of aluminium, cardboard, and plastic bottles. The recycling rate in the Gulf has been estimated at less than 10 per cent of total waste, leading to a loss of five million tonnes per year at a staggering $25 million (Dh90 million). Plastic waste is a big loss for the community because it ends up in incinerators or in landfills. |
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8 Comments
True Christy. Well said.
Posted 25-02-2014 19:28
Thanks Arushi,Ishwora,Smriti,Aasha,Rohan.
Posted 25-02-2014 19:27
Great news! But for its firm settlement, time and education is needed. Thus, our role is really important in this movement :)
Posted 25-02-2014 13:25
It is worth appreciating & caring for. Congrats Dubai for yet another sustainable solution.
Posted 24-02-2014 21:11
Segregation of waste will indeed help in the reduction of waste and encourage people to recycle.This will greatly benefit everyone .
Posted 24-02-2014 01:29
nice to know, another great step
Posted 23-02-2014 20:35
Great initiative , thank you for sharing.
Posted 22-02-2014 00:17
UAE authorities are leaving no stone unturned to accomplish their 2020 mission of becoming the most sustainable city.
Posted 21-02-2014 23:58