EEG’s can collection campaign collects 4,125 kg used aluminium cans

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) brought the nation together on Saturday, October 27, for its annual can recycling campaign for the 22nd year in a row. The yearly event registered a total collection of 313,352 kg of used aluminium cans during this period.

This year the Can Collection Drive saw 160 organizations and families from all the emirates of UAE participating in the can collection drive. The combined effort of various hotels, families, academic institutions and corporations contributed about 4,125 kg of used aluminium cans ready to be recycled.

EEG has so far achieved 55 per cent of its annual target in 2018, and has urged all sectors of the society to help achieve the set target of 28,000 kg by the end of 2018.

Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group appreciated the growth of its Can Collection Campaign since its inception 22 years back. He also appreciated the growth in participation from public.

The campaign brings the nation together calling out people from different sectors of society — government, private sector, hospitality, educational institutions and families while promoting the cause of sustainability.

The drive, according to the data has resulted in the mitigation of 4,703 metric tonnes of CO2, saving of 7,606 cubic metres of landfill space and the conservation of 71,314 million BTU of energy.

“By conducting such campaigns, EEG is constantly adding on to the aim of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals particularly Goal No.12 which calls on the importance of Sustainable Consumption and production,” Al Marashi said.

Al Marashi emphasised that such recycling drives and community engagement for environmental cause should be integral to everyday life in UAE.