It is estimated that 500 million canned beverages are sold every year in the UAE. It is said that only 5% of these cans are sent for recycling as opposed to a whopping 63% recycled world-wide. Thus, in order to bring the UAE on par with the world, EEG has taken it upon itself to inculcate the habit of proper waste management and recycling among the UAE community. It is also advantageous that recycling Aluminum only requires 5% of the energyneeded for primary Aluminum production. The UAE needs to tap into this part of waste management and EEG is ensuring that it is on the agenda of every academic institution, company and family in the country. In fact because the benefits of recycling Aluminium are so high, EEG has been conducting the Can Collection Campaign since 1997, supported by two popular action days; "the Can Collection Day and the Can Collection Drive". The campaign has since continuously gained momentum in rallying support from various sectors of the society.
This year marks the 15th cycle of the EEG's Can Collection Campaign. We would like to invite your active involvement in this worthwhile campaign by participating in the CAN COLLECTION DAY to be held simultaneously across the seven (7) Emirates in the UAE on 23rd February 2012 between 9:00 am to 12:30 noon. Detailed information will be sent upon receiving of confirmation.
Please contact us for more details.
| Emirate | Area (click to view map) |
| Abu Dhabi | American International School |
| Dubai 01 | Musalla Eid - parking lot in front of mosque; |
| Dubai 02 | Al Serkal Bridgestone Building (Sheikh Zayed Road, near Noor Islamic Bank Metro Station) |
| Sharjah | Radisson Blu Hotel, Corniche Area, Sharjah |
| Ajman | Ajman Free Zone, Gate 3 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | RAK FTZ Business Park, parking area near Admin Bldg |
| Fujairah | Our Own English High School |
| Al Ain | Al Ain English Speaking School |
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