Plastic Bags Kill Hundreds Of Camels Across UAE
Hundreds of camels across the UAE have died because of plastic consumption over the past decade, a study has shown.
Hundreds of camels across the UAE have died because of plastic consumption over the past decade, a study has shown.
We are passionate about the environment and want to do our bit to protect it. So we decided to start with something simple – by replacing our plastic shopping bags…
Microplastics have been found by scientists in human blood for the first time, according to a new study published in the journal Environment International. Based on an analysis of 22 healthy donors, 80 per cent or 17 of them has the tiny particles detected on their blood samples.
Plastic invasion in the environment has reached new levels after scientists found their nano particles in both the north and south polar regions. These particles which are much smaller than microplastics are more toxic although its impact on people’s health have not yet been established.
The summer is officially here and for those interested in eco-friendly living, you know what that means: It is time for Plastic-Free July! To celebrate, we have rounded up a few simple swaps to get you started on your journey towards living with less waste.
The UNWTO has reported that as of December 2020, 46 tourism companies, suppliers, business associations, NGOs, consultancies and certification schemes have signed up to the Global Tourism Plastic Initiative, indicating that these companies are keen to enable travelers enjoy a plastic-free holiday destination.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, a comprehensive sustainable urban development plan that is set to make Dubai the world’s most desired city to live in.
Becoming Zero Waste is not something that happens overnight according to Doua Benhida, Founder of The Zero Waste Collective. She started her journey nearly two years ago and her ultimate goal is for this initiative to become the one stop shop for UAE residents to become zero waste, to learn more about the problems and to be part of the solution.