Nakheel drives the Can Collection Drive of the Emirates Environmental Group

The master developer of Dubai, Nakheel, has declared its support of the Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) Can Collection Drive for the year 2009. This will observe Nakheel communities and offices donating their cans throughout the month of May to the not-for-profit organization whose principle is to raise awareness of the issues related to environment in the Gulf region. The project is a part of the Nakheel’s Recycle it! Program which barred over 3,500,000 kilograms of waste from entering Dubai's landfill sites during 2008.

This significant accomplishment was made achievable by the unbeaten partnership between Imdaad Environment, its main waste contractor and Nakheel. Nakheel, the master developer leads by example when it comes to waste management and requires its many contractors to reduce, re-use and recycle waste wherever possible. The Managing Director, Nakheel Asset Management & Design, Abdulrahman Kalantar, has quoted, 'Nakheel is committed to waste management and has a number of strategies in place throughout or communities and offices to help not only reduce waste but also raise awareness of environmental and waste management issues. We are delighted to be working with EEG to support the Can Collection 2009 by collecting cans from our offices and communities throughout the month. We will also be providing facilities and volunteers for the culmination of the drive on Thursday May 28th’

The Emirates Environmental Group is supported by Nakheel, which helps raising awareness on responsible waste management and recycling, on a continuous basis. Nakheel takes a leading role in the EEG’s community education campaigns each year, and motivates contractors and staff to take part in the EEG’s annual events including Can Collection Drive and Cleaning Up Day. For all those who are interested to take part in this year’s campaign can contact EEG at 04-3448622 or e-mail at eeg@emirates.net.ae .