World Experts to Mull Best Practices at First Waste Management Exhibition in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi-UAE: 28 December, 2013 -Hosted by Masdar and held in partnership with the Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi (CWM), the emirate's first international waste management exhibition titled ‘EcoWASTE 2014' will run from 20-22 January during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Organized by Reed Exhibitions Middle East, ‘EcoWASTE 2014' will bring together leading local and international providers, buyers and industry professionals from the sustainable waste management and recycling sector. The event will address the challenges posed by increasing waste levels in the region and look to offer inventive, eco-friendly solutions. ‘EcoWASTE 2014' will span close to 1,500 sq mts in exhibition space at ADNEC and is anticipated to draw the participation of more than 50 exhibitors from 12 countries around the world. His Excellency Issa Saif Al Qubaisi, General Manager of the Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi, said: 'This exhibition has been organized in line with the CWM's strategic objectives to stimulate the participation of stakeholders in the waste management sector. Our efforts will focus on highlighting the emirate as one of the most environmentally responsible cities in the world for its adoption of sustainable development practices across diverse sectors.' Al Qubaisi added: 'CWM - Abu Dhabi continually develops and implements sustainable and integrated systems and programs that are aligned to best global standards for waste management. Co-hosting EcoWASTE 2014 underlines our keenness in improving our track record and applying methodologies that enable us to accomplish our strategic objectives. Through such participation, we hope to achieve safe, effective and economical waste management in various parts of Abu Dhabi.' Engineer Hani Hossni, EcoWASTE Committee Chairman, Strategy and Business Development Sector Director at CWM, said: “The debut edition of the exhibition that is set to be launched in January 2014 will bring together regional and international experts working in the waste management sector from numerous countries that have acquired leadership status for environmentally sustainable practices, such as the United States and Sweden. These experts from the private and public sectors will exchange experiences, ideas and best practices to facilitate new business opportunities.” “On the sidelines of EcoWASTE 2014, art workshops will highlight best practices in waste management and share updates on modern technology solutions. The event will feature a series of expert-led lectures on sustainability and waste management. Aiming to engage the participation of school students, the Abu Dhabi Education Council will join hands with CWM and Masdar to host awareness talks on the importance of recycling and the implementation of eco-friendly practices in the vicinity of schools and residences,” Hosni added. The Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi is the main government entity responsible for all activities related to the development, collection, maintenance, transportation, and processing of waste in safe, efficient and economical ways. CWM - Abu Dhabi applies sustainable and integrated systems on par with best global standards to ensure quality waste management services in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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