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Is it worth recycling in the UAE?
We would like to invite you to join our Think Tank event that will be dedicated to the waste issues and solutions in the UAE and provide experts insights- Is it worth recycling in the UAE? Where does our waste go?
Think Thank is an initiative, organized by GreenFootprint that brings different stakeholders together to navigate systematic changes and greener eco-systems. Since we got founded by the UAE government, our goals were to divert waste from landfill and create a market transparency, so individuals can be informed and aware about the eco-system they live in.
We are getting in touch with you because we love your values and passion for the environment. We would like you to be a part of this event and our round-table discussion.
Agenda:
4h30-5h00 Gathering
5h00-5h20 Session Opening and Round-table introduction
5h20-5h40 Informative session about the waste issues and solutions in the UAE, by GreenFootprint
5h40-6h00 Experts guest speakers- Ecyclex co-founders
6h00-6h30 Round-Table discussion
6h30-7h00 Free discussion and Networking
The event will take place on June 7th, at 430pm at Vertical Design, Al Qouz Dubai
Registrations are mandatory due to a limited number of seats.
The first Think Tank session about Conscious Consumption took place on Nov 15th. We discussed the challenges and opportunities in the sustainability sector and the choices that we make or are presented to us. The discussion added an insight into the business opportunities when talking about conscious consumption. Our great participants shared their insights.
Upcycle Let’s Transform has durable and reusable products sourced from women in India. It’s also our Ambassador for Impact through our Zero Waste Shopping Campaign. Please view their beautiful products and CSR strategy. As the Christmas season is approaching it’s a chance to wrap gifts in reusable bags and show an example.
Shift Eco is driven by two incredible women entrepreneurs. It’s not only making eco products accessible to all but it’s also playing an important role in decoding the world of sustainability so people could understand more and switch easier.
Charlene from Unwrapped has been one of the most inspiring individuals in AUH. Her Unwrapped baby keeps growing every day. Recently she launched her beauty products and we hope to see them more and more around accessible across all Emirates.
Jaya Thawani is a super business woman with great skills and inspiring speaker. She is an environmentalist and ambassador for planet. She initiated a group of passionate individuals called Unite For Planet.
Manali’s great Community project for great positive impacts
Sustainably U with their beautiful products for kids and families reinforcing circular economy
Think Tank is an initiative that brings different stakeholders together to navigate systematic changes and greener eco-systems. For any information, please contact Aimen