Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi Marks Successful Participation at Taweya 2013

Abu Dhabi-UAE: November 3, 2013 - The Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi marked a successful participation at the 3rd National Exhibition for Society Awareness and Humanitarian Service (Taweya 2013). The Center's pavilion registered high footfall and appreciation for the quality of the workshops hosted for visitors, particularly school students.

Held under the sponsorship of the National and Social Cohesion Strengthening initiative, Taweya 2013 ran from October 28 – 30 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre.

The Center's involvement at the event came as part of its objective to promote the community across Abu Dhabi to adopt waste management practices such as separation of waste at source and the importance of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. The Center also leveraged its presence at the event to highlight its objectives and functions. Towards this end, the Center hosted daily seminars that invited questions from visitors to the pavilion.

The Center conducted workshops for children on the importance of observing hygiene and safety of the environment. To help children play a greater role in its waste separation project, CWM highlighted the difference of the green and black bins. The edutainment workshops also called for the sustainable use of natural resources to encourage the reduction of waste production. As part of the activities, the Center ran competitions that saw the distribution of awards to incentivize and engage the children.

Eng. Hani Hosni, acting Executive Director of Strategy and Business Development, CWM - Abu Dhabi, said: "Our participation at Taweya 2013 demonstrates our commitment to interacting with the community through social activities, and leveraging these opportunities to communicate our vision, plans and programs. Such participation also seeks to promote public awareness on environmental challenges and the negative consequences of waste production.”

Madiha Saad, Supervisor, Dana School for Basic Education, said: "The CWM team offered detailed explanation on its activities and ways to reduce waste production. We were also given insights into aspects such as safer disposal and the re-use of waste to reap larger economic benefits.

“CWM's special arts and crafts area for girl students encouraged them to recycle plastic and paper to make useful products. This not only ignited their creativity but also contributed to their understanding on the importance of preserving the local environment.”

Rida Fikery Abbas, Supervisor, Zallaqa School, said: "The visit to the Center's pavilion was exceptionally meaningful for our girls. They were introduced to the art of reuse and recycle of waste to produce distinctive pieces."

Ahlam Ali Al Amir, Supervisor, United School, said: "The visit to the Centre's stand provided us with the opportunity to communicate with the team. The students picked up a new skill in designing materials through the re-use of waste paper and cardboard.”

The Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi focuses on the promotion of best practices in waste management, including reuse, recycling and waste segregation at source. As part of its commitment to contribute to the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 that aims to shape a sustainable and clutter free environment, CWM hosts round-the-year educational and awareness initiatives on par with best-in-class international standards.