The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) has opened the fourth of its ten proposed recycling centres in the UAE, in partnership with Emirates Environmental Group (EEG). "TAQA’s leadership in the education of environmental issues has resulted in our support of the creation of ten recycling sites at schools, colleges and universities across the Emirates," Peter Barker-Homek, Chief Executive Officer of TAQA, says. "We are proud to be involved with the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Campaign, highlighting our active relationship with EEG and reflecting our continued dedication to protecting the environment."

EEG will operate and manage the ten proposed recycling centres. To date three have been opened at Al Hosn University in Abu Dhabi, American International School in Abu Dhabi and Global English High School in Al Ain, with the fourth opening at Our Own English High School in Fujairah. A further six centres will open in the coming months across the rest of the UAE.

“EEG is delighted to collaborate with TAQA on this beneficial environmental project. Recycling is an important pillar in sustainable development. It is also a great tool for heightening awareness amongst the youth, to be more conscious of waste issues and the direct benefits of waste segregation on the environment. This is one of the simplest ways to get people involved in protecting the land,” adds Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of EEG.

The facilities will recycle paper, aluminum cans and plastic. The recyclables will be collected and transported by EEG to a factory for recycling. TAQA is an associate member of Emirates Environmental Group.