Dubai Municipality marks Global Recycling Day with waste collection drive

Dubai Municipality marks Global Recycling Day with waste collection drive

More than 500 volunteers, representing 11 government and private entities, participated in activities at Umm Suqeim Beach, Al Mamzar Beach and Al Qudra Lakes, among others

Published: Sat 18 Mar 2023, 8:49 PM Last updated: Sat 18 Mar 2023, 8:54 PM

Dubai Municipality today marked Global Recycling Day by organising various activities and programmes in cooperation with the private sector.

Annually, March 18 is designated as Global Recycling Day to raise understanding of the people about how our environment is harmed due to plastic. The day also raises awareness of recycling as an idea and an important concept. People host events throughout the year to raise awareness of their cause.

More than 500 volunteers, representing 11 government and private entities, participated in activities held to mark the Day at Umm Suqeim Beach, Al Mamzar Beach, Al Qudra Lakes, Al Ruwaya Reserve and Al Qudra Street.

One of the highlights of the day’s activities was ‘An Hour with the Cleaning Worker’, an on-field volunteering initiative focused on city cleanliness and environmental sustainability, which saw volunteers joining workers to support waste management efforts.

The Global Recycling Day celebrations sought to highlight the importance of reducing waste, promoting its reuse and recycling, and preserving natural resources for future generations,