The aim is to promote the adoption of circular economy principles in schools

Dubai, Dec 24, 2022: The UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work has launched the Waste-free Schools project. The aim is to promote the adoption of circular economy principles in schools. 

The council meeting was chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment.

Waste-free Schools

MOCCAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Schools Establishment, Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer), and Bee’ah Group to launch and implement Waste-free Schools project across 63 selected schools nationwide.

The partners will join forces to organise awareness workshops for teaching staff and school students about the concept and practices of integrated waste management. They will also provide waste separation bins and leverage high-tech waste management solutions at the selected schools.

The meeting agenda also featured discussions of several key topics, including the environmental indicators of the “We The UAE 2031” vision and national plan, the preparedness of municipal authorities for the rainy season, and the directions of the UAE General Environmental Policy.