Can Collection Day

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), conducted its first major recycling campaign for the year; the “Can Collection Day” on 26th of February. Uniting people and entities under the theme “Say: Yes to Can Recycling, No to Carbon Emissions” , EEG collected a total of 7,357 kg of Aluminium Cans for recycling.

Mrs. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group said “This is the year of sustainability, therefore it is up to every entity and individual across the country to ensure that the year continues ahead with collaborative efforts that accelerates sustainable progress. Last year, EEG crossed the set target for the year; and this year we have set the ambitious target to collect 27,500kg of Aluminium Cans for recycling. If all sectors of the society join us and work together with us, this target will definitely be accomplished before the end of the year.”

Furthermore, she also mentioned her appreciation for the strong rallying of the participants and volunteers over the last 27 years.  From humble participation in 1997, this campaign has reached and crossed many milestones over the years. Now, participants come from every sector of the society; government organisations, private entities, academic institutions, hospitality industry, families and individuals of all ages and from all positions in life.

Since its inception, EEG has managed to collect 386,366kg of Aluminium Cans for recycling, which resulted in the mitigation of  5,799 MTCO2e, saving of 9,379 m3 of landfill space and the conservation of 87,931 million BTU of energy.

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Can Collection Drive

As we steadily approach the end of the of the year, the time to act for sustainable development and contributing to change is diminishing. This year 2024, as the extension of the “Year of Sustainability”, we have just a few months to effectively make a difference. Thus, in a dedicated effort to make change and we are once again calling on members of the community and champions of sustainability to participate in the Annual Can Collection Drive.

EEG’s 1st recycling action programme and one of the most successful campaigns is the “Can Collection Campaign” has been running since 1997. The campaign strives to foster a culture of effective waste management and recycling. It also works continuously to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and conservation of resources.

With utmost pleasure we invite you to join EEG’s Annual Can Collection Drive 2024. This year marks the 28th Cycle of the campaign. The goal we have set for the campaign this year is 31,800 kg. Until August, we were able to collect a total of 13,500 kg Aluminium cans. We have successfully achieved the collection of 43.4% of our goal and aspire to meet the remaining target through the Can Collection Drive.

Thus, with high anticipation of receiving your contribution to the Year of Sustainability and the overall global sustainability goals, I am hereby inviting your organisation to participate in the Can Collection Drive to be held on 9th November 2024

The Can Collection Campaign profoundly contributes to multiple UNSDGs, encompassing Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal #13: Climate Action, Goal #14: Life below Water, Goal #15: Life on Land, and Goal #17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Reflecting on the success of the campaign, Mrs. Habiba underlined the significance of SDG #17 — Collaboration. The collective endeavours, spanning various sectors of society, were pivotal in this success.

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