DFC inspires residents to go green with reusable bottles
The ongoing Dubai Fitness Challenge has not only instilled a love for fitness and exercise among people in the city, but also a keen sense of responsibility towards the environment.
Many residents participating in the fitness challenge have nearly stopped using single-use plastics.
“As I registered for the fitness challenge on Day-1 at the Kite Beach Fitness Village, I was given an attractive fluorescent temperature-controlled reusable water bottle,” said Andy Cliff, fitness enthusiast and a resident of Dubai's JVC area.
Before registering for the chal- lenge, Cliff was trying hard to stop the usage of plastic. “Since the first day of the challenge, I can proudly say that I have reduced it to a very large extent,” he said, adding that he has decided to cut single-use plastic from his life, and convince his friends and family to do so as well.
Another fitness enthusiast who was a regular at the Kite Beach Fitness Village believes the fitness challenge has encouraged him to switch to reusable containers. Alif, a Kenyan expat in Dubai, said: “It began with carrying the reusable bottles to Kite Beach. I filled up my bottle while entering and exiting from the water taps installed at the venue. (Using the reusable bottle) made me feel proud.”
“It gradually became a habit, and I will try to continue with this noble habit of mine by starting with the water bottle and then moving on to other single-use plastics.”
Filipino expat Ion Gonzaga is among many who believe that DFC has encouraged his own ecofriendly lifestyle. “I have been following a strict routine of not using plastics and have been following it for a long time, and DFC has had a very big contribution towards it,” said Gonzaga.
“I'm concerned about the unmindful use of plastic bottles. Especially as a runner, I see these bottles every week I run. I hope people will carry refillable bottles and refill stations in the city will increase soon.”