1. Refill and Go

Hundreds of camels across the UAE have died because of plastic consumption over the past decade, a study has shown….
Last weekend Goumbook launched the nation-wide “Refill Champions” youth ambassadorship program, raising awareness on issues related to bottled drinking water in the region compared to…
The findings were revealed in a study titled Is Nature a Priority for UAE Youth in the Covid-19 Recovery?The study was by Emirates Nature-WWF, Environment…
Plastic waste from single-use bottles at Zayed Sports City is set to shrink by 219 tonnes in a typical year, thanks to new refilling stations…
Bioplastics are being touted by industry marketers as the solution to plastics pollution. But the idea that bottles and packaging made of plant-based material can…
Some bioplastics are compostable, but they generally require an industrial composting facility to process these materials. Many towns and cities do not have access to…
More than 100 academics, scientists and doctors have come together to tell retailers and consumers that reusable containers are safe to use during the Covid-19…

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi chief says policy is being worked on to drastically cut single use plastics Abu Dhabi aims to substantially reduce its…

New Food Code move aims to reduce dependence on single-use plastics. From 2020 restaurants in Dubai will be advised to offer free tap water and…

The idea of turning plastic bottles into fabrics is not new. Since the 1990s, a few spinning mills and brands have been trying to make…