EGA leads new coalition to boost aluminium recycling
Group aims to promote recycling among users in UAE
Several companies, including leading beverage producers, can-makers and waste management enterprises, came together yesterday to establish the Aluminium Recycling Coalition, which aims to drive a step-change in aluminium recycling in the UAE.
The coalition was launched at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA). Its members include EGA, Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer), Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company, Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company, BEEAH Tandeef, Pepsi bottler Dubai Refreshment, Canpack, Crown Bevcan EMEA, Dulsco Group and Veolia.
The coalition aims to promote aluminium recycling by UAE consumers, particularly beverage cans. As its first project, the coalition intends to support a study by the International Aluminium Institute on aluminium recycling rates and behaviours in the UAE, to understand the scale of the opportunity and potential solutions.
Recycling policies
The coalition also expects to provide support to the government on aluminium recycling regulation and policies, and to work together to further the development of aluminium recycling infrastructure.
Around the world, aluminium is the most-recycled material, with more than threequarters of the aluminium ever made still in use today.
Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, said: “The Aluminium Recycling Coalition is led by Emirates Global Aluminium … It will enhance the UAE’s position as a global leader in international efforts towards green development, support our 2031 goals on the circular economy, and contribute to building a knowledgebased economy that is more resilient and competitive.”
Mariam Bint Mohammad Saeed Hareb Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said aluminium demand is expected to grow worldwide by between 50 per cent and 80 per cent by 2050, and added “the Aluminium Recycling Coalition will speed the decarbonisation of our economy in line with the Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.”
Ali Al Dhaheri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer), said: “Recycling and circular economy are both key pillars of our country’s ambition towards prosperity.”
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, CEO of EGA, said: “By championing the Aluminium Recycling Coalition, EGA aims to increase aluminium recycling rates in the UAE to the benefit of our society and economy. I thank all our partners for joining us in this initiative.”