Cuts waste to landfills by 60%
Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), has announced the successful achievement of a 60% reduction in waste sent to landfills from DXB.
This achievement marks a significant leap in Dubai Airports’ broader sustainability goal to reduce DXB’s carbon footprint, while setting an industry standard and inspiring its guests to be more environmentally conscious, according to a press statement.
Dubai Airports’ waste management initiative outlined an innovative food waste treatment plan to capture and compost more than 2,000 tonnes of food waste annually from food and beverage outlets, lounges, and hotels across DXB terminals and concourses.
BEEAH Group
Dubai Airports partnered with BEEAH Group, a holding company with businesses pioneering sustainability, including through industry-leading waste management, to create and implement the food waste plan. The project was structured in three phases: the distribution of food waste bins, comprehensive training, and the processing of more than 400 tonnes of food waste yearly since its launch.
“Sustainable waste management is a crucial step in mitigating environmental impact and reducing our ecological footprint. We will continue to launch initiatives like this so we can continue to create a better tomorrow, together,” remarked Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports.
“We look forward to continuing our joint efforts to turn the challenge of waste into opportunities for a sustainable future,” commented Rafael Lopez, CEO, BEEAH Tandeef, BEEAH’s waste collection and city cleaning business.
