'We call for uniting efforts and energies to preserve our planet and environment,' says Sheikh Mohammed

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called for uniting efforts, energies and resources to preserve the planet.

Sheikh Mohammed said on Twitter, "On World Environment Day, we call for uniting efforts, energies, and resources to preserve our planet, our environment, and the diversity of our nature... a general call to all institutions and countries... because the future of our generations depends on our decisions today."

On the other hand, Emirates Environmental Group honoured the sustainability champions during the 26th edition of "Emirates Recycling Awards" in commemoration of World Environment Day.

The ceremony was held at Dubai Knowledge Park under the auspices and presence of Engr. Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Executive Council of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation in Ras Al Khaimah and an honorary member of the group.

In 2022, a total of 2,345 entities and thousands of people participated in EEG's various recycling campaigns. The joint efforts of all participants from inception until the end of 2022 resulted in the collection of 21,612,559 kg of paper, 1,392,075 kg of plastic, 378,086 kg of aluminium cans, 2,646,107 kg of glass, 22,466 kg of electronic waste, 3,171 kg of scrap metal, 74,516 pieces of mobile phones and 114,851 pieces of printer toners collected for recycling.