Dubai Can reduces use of over 10 million plastic water bottles

Dubai Can reduces use of over 10 million plastic water bottles

Marking World Environment Day, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) emphasises emirate's initiatives for sustainable tourism

By Web Desk Published: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8:12 PM

Dubai Can, an initiative launched in February 2022, has helped the emirate to reduce the use of over 10 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles, the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) announced on Monday.

The campaign empowers communities to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic bottles and embrace sustainable alternatives.

Marking the World Environment Day on June 5, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) issued a statement, explaining its various initiatives aimed at protecting the environment and forging a greener and more sustainable future for the city's tourism sector.

The Dubai Can initiative encourages residents and visitors to adopt simple changes such as embracing the culture of using refillable water bottles and utilising public water stations. With 50 strategically placed public water taps across the city, Dubai is leading the charge in championing a refill culture, resulting in a substantial reduction of millions of single-use plastic water bottles.

Dubai has reiterated its pledge to advancing efforts to promoting sustainability and responsible tourism. Driven by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and