Reverse vending machines are an instant hit among residents

dubai — For the environmentconscious out there, two additional reverse vending machines (RVMs) will be placed at Al Qasba and Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport. The announcement follows record participation in the Bee’ah Rewards programme, during April and May, where collection receipts reached a total of 33,000.

In response to the rise in public interest, Bee’ah has now increased the number of RVMs to reach larger audiences through placement in high footfall locations. The locations in Sharjah where the RVMs are now available include Al Qasba, American University of Sharjah and Dibba Al Hisn Municipality. Dubai will get two more RVMs one at the Dubai Design District and the other at Dubai World Trade Centre. It will also be placed in parts of Abu Dhabi.

Fahad Shehail, chief development officer of Bee’ah, said: “The expansion of Bee’ah Rewards is in direct response to the positive input we have received from the public. Their enthusiastic participation has motivated us to accelerate the transition from a linear model of consumption to resource recovery on a larger scale. In addition to building a more sustainable future for the community, the RVMs have been successful in integrating recycling into the routine of many residents. Community development is an integral part of Bee’ah’s mission and the success of this initiative has inspired us to offer its benefits to a wider population.”

All members of the public are eligible to participate in the programme. By depositing a recyclable into the RVM, they will receive a receipt with a unique code. The code can then be scanned through the Bee’ah App to gain direct entry into the monthly draw.

In April, Sunjiv Damai won a trip to the Maldives, while Papu Singh Gurung won an iPhone SE 16GB. The winners for May were Sharif Kadar, who won a luxurious getaway to Seychelles, and Ryan Geronggay, who received a GoPro HERO camera.