Green Arabia aims to make a significant contribution to Abu Dhabi’s sustainability aims
The largest and only dedicated cardboard recycling operation in Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra Paper Manufacturing Company (ADPMCL), has announced that massive benefits can be bought into the local economy by greater local production of packaging materials.
Green Arabia Al Dhafra Waste Collection, the waste collection arm of ADPMCL, aims to reduce waste directed to landfills by 40%, aiming to target all cardboard and paper for its operation. Al Dhafra Paper Manufacturing is a joint venture between MAHY Khoory & Co. and Queenex.
“As an Emirati and locally-owned entity, we aim to make a significant contribution to the Abu Dhabi economy in line with its Vision 2030 to build a circular economy,” commented Salahuddin Sharafi, Chairman, Al Dhafra Paper Manufacturing Company, Green Arabia.
Al Dhafra Waste Collection collects and also imports old used cartons in order to manufacture kraft liner and fluting that is supplied to local box manufacturers and also exported to other countries. Currently such used cartons are also exported out of Abu Dhabi and we as a local mill then have to import waste from outside.
Each ton of paper recycled saves 17 trees, 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, 360 gallons of water and 60 pounds of air pollution. A greater emphasis on recycling will save an enormous amount of space and resources that the government could divert to other projects, thus promoting a healthier and circular economy for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
“Green Arabia envisions the UAE as a leader in cardboard and paper production, and the first step towards this is managing our own waste effectively,” Huzaifa F. Rangwala, Deputy General Manager, Green Arabia.
