The environmentally friendly, hygienic system is capable of handling 40 tonnes of waste everyday
Six feet below the Formula 1 cars and spectators, the empty food wrappers, drinks containers and discarded magazines that litter many sporting event were hygienically whisked away through a series of vacuum sealed pipes, at up to 75km/h.
The Yas Island automated vacuum waste management system, consisting of 43 inlet points, 5.3km of pipes and capable of handling nearly 40 tonnes of waste every day, services the whole of this major new leisure and entertainment destination, including the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit, Ferrari World, seven hotels and the marina.
Compared to the dirt and noise created by waste trucks slowly making their way along their routes, this system, the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi, provides a solution that saves up to 90 percent of truck journey times, greatly reducing CO2 emissions and making the local environment a healthier and more pleasant place to be.
Motors at the collection stations create the vacuum that sucks the waste through the tubes to be compacted and sorted, from where it is finally transported to an off-site waste facility. While this part of the process requires waste trucks, the compaction process ensures each one carries 2-3 times the amount of waste of conventional pick-ups.
This system has been installed and is operated by Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, management and investment company, and the Centre for Waste Management Abu Dhabi. Similar vacuum systems are already being used by residents across the water from Yas Island at the waterfront Al Raha Beach development at Al Bandar and will soon be operational at Aldar HQ. H.E. Hamad Al Amiri, General Manager, the Centre of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi, explained the new system that was being used on Yas Island, “Unlike conventional waste management strategies, which use trucks on daily pick-up routes, domestic waste is deposited by hand at one of the convenient and hygienic inlet points, which provide separate chutes for recyclable and non-recyclable materials.
The waste, thus separated, is transported at around 75 km/h through underground pipes toa central collection point. The waste is then compressed and removed to a waste facility run by the Centre, where it is further sorted for recycling or disposed of in the landfill.”
Sami Asad, Chief Executive Office, Aldar Properties, commented, “With the convenience of a central compressed waste store, our initial studies show that for every 30km the trucks drive along conventional pick-up routes, now they will travel only 1km.The unsightly trucks are removed from the environment, massively reducing CO2 emissions and decreasing congestion and the possibility of road accidents.
This, plus the additional environmental health benefits of having the waste vacuumsealed away at all times, makes the system the best available long-term solution for our residents and tenants.”
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Zenath renews contract with Eppco-Enoc; clinches Dubai Health Authority contract
Zenath renews contract with Eppco-Enoc; clinches Dubai Health Authority contract
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Zenath Recycling and Waste Management:
Pioneering the waste-to-energy movement in the UAE
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Workable renewal energy solutions symbolized World Future Energy Summit 2010
World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2010 witnessed over 23,000 participants. They were from 130 countries across the continents of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Middle East.
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Waste separation plant to be built in Dahouk, Iraq
Waste separation plant to be built in Dahouk, Iraq
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Waste management comes under the spotlight at Gulf Environment Forum
Waste management comes under the spotlight at Gulf Environment Forum
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Waste from olive oil industry causing health
Waste from olive oil industry causing health
hazards in Syria
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US soldiers coordinate with local Iraqi government to manage trash effectively in Basra
The US has funded about eight million dollars for local trash collection and cleanup initiatives
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UAE companies partner to deal with plastic waste
UAE companies partner to deal with plastic waste
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Turning the liability of waste into a valuable commodity
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Trashco to put ‘eyes in their vehicles’
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The Palace - The Old Town marks regional first with Green Globe Certification
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The Molok Deep Waste system:
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The challenge to waste management in the region
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Tadweer to launch new plastic and granulation project to reduce negative impact of non-biodegradable waste
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Syrian Ministry of Housing and Construction to build sewage treatment plants
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SupplyCore Middle East to bring Midbrook’s medical decontamination equipment to the region
Midbrook, Inc. and its Medical and CapSnap Equipment divisions have signed
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Solar water heaters made Al Bustan Rotana save Dh100,000 per year
Local manufacturer espouses use of renewable energy to help stave off pollution.
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SENER becomes first licensed engineering company to operate from Masdar City
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Saudi university to get world’s largest solar hot water system
Millennium Energy Industries announced that it was awarded the design and build contract of the largest solar district hot water project in the world, for the Princess Noura University for Women Project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Recycling to boost Oman’s private sector
Recycling to boost Oman’s private sector
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Recycling drive kicks off in Ain
Recycling drive kicks off in Ain
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Recycling construction waste in the Middle East:commercial operation with environmental benefits
Construction and demolition waste recycling plants in Kuwait and the UAE demonstrate how the waste can be successfully managed to reduce pressure on the landfills and save precious land
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Qatar sees surge in green building projects
The Gulf country has led the world in per capita emissions of carbon dioxide for more than a decade
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Positive outlook for Saudi recycling industry
Concern for waste management runs high in Saudi Arabia Asfia Khan reports following a visit of the team to Riyadh
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Park Inn, Muscat is Oman’s first Green Globe certified Hotel
Park Inn, Muscat is Oman’s first Green Globe certified Hotel
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New wastewater treatment plan underway in Bahrain
The Muharraq sewage treatment plant will produce water good enough for landscaping
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Muscat Municipality to develop five wastewater disposal projects
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Moroccan law to ban production of black plastic bags
Morocco’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce and New Technologies, Ministry of Energy and Mining, and the Ministry of Water and Environment have recently issued a joint decree,
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Mobile recycling initiative launched in Dubai
The ‘Recycle to Regain’ van on display at the Middle East Waste Summit was a perfect example of what the private sector is capable of doing when the objective is clear and the motivation strong.
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Middle East to form common Green Building Councils Network
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Meiko launches integrated waste management system
for large kitchens in Middle East
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Major plastic waste management project
Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) is set to announce a major project on plastic waste management in the country, according to media reports.
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Landscaping and waste management
Attaining environmental sustainability together
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Kuwait’s Wataniya Telecom launches mobile recycling program
Kuwait’s Wataniya Telecom launches mobile recycling program
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Kuwait moves to clean up sludge-filled oil-lakes
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Kuwait marches ahead with environmental protection plan with 16 waste management sites
CORRE reveals mobilization of its ARES I facility in Shuaiba Industrial Area
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Jordan’s Mövenpick resorts receive EMAS Certification
Two Mövenpick Resorts in Jordan have officially become the first hotels in the Middle East to be certified by the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS),
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Jordan’s first medical waste treatment plant to open soon
Jordan’s first medical waste treatment plant to open soon
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Jeddah uses GPS to track waste vehicles
Jeddah uses GPS to track waste vehicles
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Jeddah Municipality to relocate medical waste recycling facility
The Jeddah municipality has been urged to shift a medical waste recycling facility east of the Haramain Expressway to a different location.
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Japan funds two more solid waste management projects in Yemen
Inauguration of the two projects worth $259,806 in the Hadramaut and
Al Qatun district takes place
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Iraq’s Thi-Qar Investment Authority signs agreement
The plant will include four recycling lines for paper, plastic, metals and for producing compost
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International trade fair on environmental protection Eco Expo Asia scheduled for October in Hong Kong
Group pavilions from the European Union, France, Hong Kong and the UK to participate
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Integrated Waste Management System to be set up in Dhofar, Oman
Integrated Waste Management System to be set up in Dhofar, Oman
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Ineos advances Europe’s first waste-to-bioethanol plant
Ineos advances Europe’s first waste-to-bioethanol plant
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Imdaad introduces designer recycle bins to mark Arab Environment Day
Imdaad introduces designer recycle bins to mark Arab Environment Day
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Imdaad incorporates green practices within services at major Dubai projects
Imdaad incorporates green practices within services at major Dubai projects
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How an environmentally responsible company can deliver tangible benefits
Epson’s environmental plan aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 90 percent across the life cycle of all products and services by the year 2050
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Higher Colleges of Technology launches Masters Course in Food Safety
Higher Colleges of Technology launches Masters
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Growth of Sharjah economy hikes demand for waste management services
Dulsco opens Sharjah branch to meet market requirements
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General Electric Company to pilot sustainable technologies in Saudi Economic Cities
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GCC governments join hands to tackle waste problem
GCC governments join hands to tackle waste problem
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French company to set up waste-to-energy plant in Bahrain
French company to set up waste-to-energy plant in Bahrain
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French companies bidding for energy contracts in UAE’s Masdar
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Food Safety: You ask, we answer
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Food safety, a rising concern in developing nations
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Food Safety Training: You ask, we answer
Dr Jeremy Taylor answers questions specific to food safety training issues
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Food Safety Training: You ask, we answer
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Food Safety Training: You ask, we answer
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Food Safety Training: You ask, we answer
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Food Safety Training: You ask, we answer
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Food safety tips for hoteliers and caterers
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Gulf, provides explicit guidelines on important food
safety issues that are a major concern to caterers
and hoteliers. Jithendra Nath, Food Safety and
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Dubai, brings these issues to the forefront.
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Food safety tips for hoteliers and caterers
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FM service provider installs eco-friendly waste management facility on Saadiyat Island
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First Green Transportation and Logistics Summit to be held in Dubai
First Green Transportation and Logistics Summit to be held in Dubai
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Estidama unveils the latest sustainability rating system
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Enviroserve and Khadamat Facilities Management partner to recycle e-waste
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT NEWS
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Envac: Environmentally sustainable waste management
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Enoc/Eppco service stations in Sharjah avail of dedicated waste management services
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ENOC awarded first place in Environment Conservation at the 2nd Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport
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Emirates Recycling voices UAE construction concern at Middle East Waste Summit
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Emirates Energy Awards ceremony held in Dubai
Emirates Energy Awards ceremony held in Dubai
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Dussmann takes food safety and quality catering to Mecca
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Dulsco showcased award winning waste management equipment at Middle East Waste Summit 2010
Company featured customised waste management equipment for real estate, hospitality, airports, shopping malls and other market segments
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Dulsco launches City Compactor vehicles in Dubai to collect waste from hard-to-reach areas
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Dulsco launches ‘Recycle to Regain’ initiative; starts region’s first toll-free hotline for waste management
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Dulsco introduces tanker service in Sharjah
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Dubai to host wastewater treatment and reuse conference in February
Dubai to host wastewater treatment and reuse conference in February
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Dubai to be the first city in the Middle East to implement green building standards
Dubai will launch the green building regulations related to utilities in April 2010 and will give contractors of new projects
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Dubai Municipality’s sustainable waste management initiatives
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Dubai Municipality to promote waste management initiatives at the Middle East Waste Summit Dubai Municipality will reveal new waste systems at the summit
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Dubai Municipality to address phenomenon of tampering with waste containers
Dubai Municipality has called upon the public and the establishments to cooperate with the Waste Management ...
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Dubai Municipality sets up lab to test green building materials and products
Dubai Municipality sets up lab to test green building materials and products
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Dubai Municipality observes World Hand Washing Day 2011
The Food Control Department at Dubai Municipality in coordination with a group of food establishments recently observed the World Hand Washing Day 2011 with a range of activities aimed at confirming the importance of hand washing to attain food safety.
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Dubai Municipality observes World Food Day
The Food Control Department of Dubai Municipality recently launched the second phase of the ‘food contact materials campaign’ in the main building of the municipality under the slogan “Safe Packing… Right Step towards Food Safety” as part of World Food Day 2011.
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Dubai Municipality holds workshop on Waste-to-Energy project
Dubai Municipality holds workshop on Waste-to-Energy project
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Dubai Municipality and HP join hands to recycle print cartridges
Dubai Municipality and HP join hands to recycle print cartridges
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Dubai Municipality and Dubai Health Authority jointly launch first Foodborne Disease Investigation and Surveillance Program
Dubai Municipality and Dubai Health Authority have jointly launched the first project at the national level to investigate cases of transmitted food poisoning and diseases at the start of this month.
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Dubai Men’s College to start Masters in food safety
Dubai Men’s College to start Masters in food safety
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DED and DHL to develop Mideast’s first carbon neutral warehouse
Dnata Cargo’s FreightGate-5 has been chosen to undergo the carbon reduction transformation
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Damascus plant treats 200 tonnes of medical waste in two months
Damascus plant treats 200 tonnes of medical waste in two months
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Cruise liner waste management
Protecting marine environment through efficient waste
management in cruise liners
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Cowi to introduce sustainable life cycle thinking in the Gulf
COWI has been operating in the Gulf region for many years, carrying out for instance an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the National Solid Waste Management Centre in Doha, Qatar, in 2008.
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Construction industry urged to use recycled materials
Construction industry urged to use recycled materials
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Construction and demolition debris will no longer be a waste
Sadhvi Sabherwal finds out how Thiess Services Middle East recycles construction and demolition waste at Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi
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Climate change experts interact and display projects in Bahrain
Climate change experts interact and display projects in Bahrain
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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health launches Dubai office
World training solutions provider, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), celebrated the launch of its Dubai Healthcare City office - including a training centre, at a gala opening party at The Meydan Hotel.
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Center of Waste Management launches Nadhafa program
Center of Waste Management launches Nadhafa program
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Center Of Waste Management GM inspects level of cleaning services provided for Al Ain citizens
Center Of Waste Management GM inspects level of cleaning services provided for Al Ain citizens
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Center of Waste Management Abu Dhabi awards Averda with five-year contract
Center of Waste Management Abu Dhabi awards Averda with five-year contract
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Burj Dubai gets environment-friendly cooling condensate system to recover water for irrigating green oasis
An Environment-friendly cooling condensate system recovers 15 million gallons of water for irrigating gardens
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BP Solar inaugurates new solar technology designed for desert applications
BP Solar inaugurates new solar technology designed for desert applications
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Bee’ah to recycle trashed tyres and put them to good use
Bee’ah’s new facility, the Tyre Recovery Facility will be able to transform used tyres to environment-friendly crumb rubber using cryogenic technology
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Bee’ah launches school of environment
Bee’ah launches school of environment
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Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi gets first environmental award
Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi gets first environmental award
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Bahraini-Malaysian joint venture invests US$ 230mn to convert waste into electricity
Bahraini-Malaysian joint venture invests US$ 230mn to convert waste into electricity
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Back to school for food safety training
Municipalities all over the UAE have joined hands with food consultants and trainers to effectively train food handlers, inspectors and managers on food safety
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Averda declares entry into Saudi Arabia
Chief Operating Officer Walid Shaar talks to Clean Middle East about Averda’s strategic plans for the kingdom and the services being provided to the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
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Averda – Aiming to address regional demand for waste management services
Sekagya Muhammad talks to the CEO of Averda about the company’s long term
expansion prospects and his opinion on the regional waste management industry
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Averda acquires Qatar’s New Wave Cleaning Services
Company aims to address demand for commercial waste management services amidst the country’s economic growth
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All waste management companies to obtain
All waste management companies to obtain permission to operate from Dubai Municipality
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Aldar Properties: Committed to sustainable urbanization through environmentally friendly waste management systems
Environment and Waste Manager Kelwyn Davies explains how Aldar’s waste management strategies are being formulated to achieve “Near Zero Waste” status by 2030
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Al Quadra Suez Services to handle UAE’s hazardous waste
The emirate of Abu Dhabi in the UAE has awarded Al Quadra Suez Services a €200m (about AED1.17 billion) management contract to handle the emirate’s hazardous waste for 15 years, according to media reports
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Al Ain Municipality implements environment, health and safety management in construction sector
An environment, health and safety department formed in association with engineering and design consultancy Atkins
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Al Ain district launches recycling drive
Al Ain district launches recycling drive
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Al Ain Dairy recycles wastewater for its cooling system
Al Ain Dairy recycles wastewater for its cooling system
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AECOM and Ellerbe Beckett to create more sustainable building in the Middle East
Ellerbe Beckett already has a number of architectural projects that stress low energy usage and concern for the environment in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
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ADNEC completes installation of recycling stations
ADNEC completed the installation of recycling stations by June 2009 and by the end of July was able to recycle almost 5,000 kilograms of paper, carton, magazine, plastic and aluminum can waste
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Abu Dhabi’s TDIC brings the world’s first zero-emission electric bus to Sir Bani Yas Island
TDIC demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable future for Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi’s first Formula1 race track to get vacuum
Corodex Electromechanic,a part of Concorde-Corodex
group (CCG) has announced that it has won a contract for building a vacuum sewerage system for the first Formula1 track in Abu Dhabi,
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Abu Dhabi schools to work towards lowering ecological footprint
Abu Dhabi schools to work towards lowering ecological footprint
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Abu Dhabi launches second phase of underground waste collection system
Abu Dhabi launches second phase of underground waste collection system
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200 recycled carton bins produced from paper waste collected from Dubai International Academic City
The recycling campaign of Dubai International Academic City (Diac), the higher education free zone, has entered the second phase following the arrival of 200
