As part of the ‘Clean-up-the-world' campaign, Dubai Municipality, in collaboration with Dulsco, has embarked on a drive to spread awareness on waste recycling in Mirdif, urging residents to bring recyclables (paper, plastics, cans, bottles etc.) to Mirdif Park this coming Friday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m..
There will be educational games organised at the park and residents will get a chance to know the positive impact they have created by segregating waste at source. Residents will get a chance to recycle and win exciting gifts like i-pads and other eco-friendly gifts for their contribution to the environment.
As part of Dulsco's support to ‘Clean-up-the-world' campaign, the company will also be organising a clean-up drive in Jumeirah in partnership with KGS School to encourage students to take active part and be responsible for a cleaner environment.
Abdul Majeed Saifaie, Director of the Waste Management Department, said, "People have the notion that waste is non-recyclable and cannot be used further. This myth has to be dispelled at the earliest opportunity and informing the masses through campaigns and events can help waste management go a long way." "Dubai Municipality, in its efforts to maintain its record as the cleanest city in the region, also aims to be the most sustainable city in the world by 2020. We have intensified our efforts to increase awareness among the residents of Dubai by launching campaigns to educate the people about the recycling concepts, and thus to achieve the zero waste concept using the most advanced methods in reducing, recycling and reusing all types of waste. The residents of the UAE have a high sense of social responsibility and commitment to keeping the surroundings clean due to the various campaigns that are run across the city. Regular campaigns will be rolled out to instill this recycling behavior among UAE residents," Saifaie added.
"We are proud to work with Dubai Municipality in organising various events and campaigns which address the recycling challenge and educate the masses. Our team will share information on the importance of waste segregation at source and why is it important to reduce, reuse and recycle," said S. Madhumohan, Director of Waste Management, Dulsco.