September News Letter - Billion Tree Campaign

September 2007
EMIRATES ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
EEG NEWSLETTER
Together for a better Environment
EEG IN LOCAL
CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
INITIATIVE
EEG actively networks with
local and international bodies
to promote corporate citizenship
and environmental responsibility
among the business
and corporate sectors.
One of these is the Dubai
Centre for Corporate Values,
a local initiative that was set
up by Dubai Technology and
Media Freezone Authority,
Dubai International Financial
Centre Authority and Dubai
Airport and Free Zone Authority.
DCCV formed a committee for
Corporate Social Responsibility
which comprises of key
representatives of diverse
organizations, including the
EEG...
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Inside this issue:
Chairperson's Note 2
EEG News 3-4
Local News 5
Local and International
News
International News, Upcoming
Events, Outreach &
Links
Mailbag/Members Update 8
Monthly Report 9
6
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EEG RECYCLING PROGRAMS
IN FULL SWING!
After the successful conduct of the Prize Giving
Ceremony last June 5, EEG embarks on another
cycle of the Can Collection Campaign.
This serves as an open invitation to everyone
who cares for the environment to be involved
and start saving aluminum cans. All collected
cans after June 5 2007 shall be credited to the
next cycle which will culminate with EEG’s Can
Collection Drive in May 2008.
All other EEG recycling campaigns start in
January and end in December. The top collectors
are recognized and rewarded in EEG’s
Prize Giving Ceremony held in commemoration
of World Environment Day.
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Important Notice!!!
To provide added convenience to the community
and due to numerous requests, we are moving our
Thursday collection of recyclables to Saturday
beginning 15 September. We are also extending the
collection time from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the
back parking lot of Crowne Plaza Dubai
EEG UNVEILS ITS NEW
POSTER TO SUPPORT ON-
GOING CAMPAIGNS TO
COMBAT DESERTIFICATION.
The UN Convention to Combat
Desertification announced
this year’s theme
as “Desertification and Climate
Change-One Global
Challenge”. EEG has
themed the poster below
and some of its events
around this topic. For copies
of this poster please
visit the EEG office.
Upcoming Events
CSR Workshop: Communication
on Progress
5th September
Student Workshop:
Global Climate Change
22nd—24th October
7th Inter College Public
Speaking Competition
21st—22nd November
Read more on page 7

CHAIRPERSON’S NOTE
September 2007
These are the toughest and rarest creatures on
earth, in their natural habitat, and they are in fact in
our own backyard.
Missing the Local Wildlife
You will probably be back in school or the office by
the time you receive an electronic copy of the September
edition of EEG’s newsletter. It may be hard to
believe that summer is over and you are still bargaining
in your mind for another day at the beach or another
hour of sleep. There will be enough time for
doing that---in your next summer vacation!
To everyone, we say welcome back!
I sincerely hope that you had a significant break as I
did when I visited two countries having an amazingly
different eco-system compared to that in the UAE.
You can just imagine the thriving flora and fauna in
these countries’ lush forests. There was greenery all
around, while a cacophony of colors moving about
from tree to tree represent the numerous varieties of
birds and other forest creatures. There was a sound
of flowing water at day time and at night the gentle
shower of rain. It was almost always wet in the morning,
yet you couldn’t complain as it nourished everything
overnight, washing away fallen leaves and
making sure there was ample supply of water underground.
You felt a deep chill in your body every time
a cool wind passed by while an army of tiny ants
scaled your toes.
However a week or more in this environment make
you miss and appreciate more the kind of environment
we have here in the UAE. It is dry, hot and hostile
yet never lacking of life. It is barren on first looking
but is teeming with creatures big and small. They
are there under the sand, behind a bush or clinging
on a tree branch.
I now have a deeper understanding and appreciation
of how our desert animals live and why we need to
protect them. They don’t have much to live on yet
they survived with what they have. They have
roamed our deserts for centuries and managed to
improve their species despite the encroachment of
people. But now, many of our desert animals are in
danger of becoming extinct. I wonder how many of
us have had the chance to see how magnificent
these creatures are in the wild. They may not live in
lush forests nor benefit from regular rain, yet they
survive in this place they call home - the very environment
that we share with them in the UAE.
I always believe that we could still live comfortably
without threatening the habitat of the local wildlife.
We are not asking to stop or to slow down the pace
of economic growth. However, it is our responsibility
to yield to the caution signs of fast paced growth.
The environment should never be compromised for
the sake of economic growth. We must prove that
the two could be combined. Environmental protection
is one of the pillars of genuine development. It is up
to us to fuse the strategies of environmentalism with
industrialization. This is the challenge to our thinkers,
planners and to us. How much comfort and luxury do
we need? Is it worth sacrificing our natural treasures?
As fellow residents of this land, we must learn
to share the UAE with all its inhabitants.
Friends we have much to celebrate about as we return
to the regular grind of life. We are excited to announce
a series of activities in the coming months
that offer opportunities for environmental involvement
to different sectors. This October we will be
having our Students’ Workshop on the 22 nd to the
24 th , our Inter-College Public Speaking Competition
in November 21-22. We shall also have the second
of the series of CSR training in the last week of November.
We are also gearing up to accept another
round of pledges for our One Million Tree Campaign.
I am sending out an open invitation to all to be involved
in these activities as a way of showing your
concern for the environment.
Let us show that we are doing our share in protecting
the environment in this corner of the world.
Habiba Al Mara’shi
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EEG NEWS
September 2007
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EEG RECYCLING PROGRAM IN FULL SWING
...EEG encourages the community to submit as many cans as they possibly can
to the program. In this cycle, EEG would like the community to be its partner in
reaching 10 tons of cans or more by the end of the campaign period. Can Collection
is a campaign launched by EEG 15 years ago and still going strong.
With the Can Collection Campaign in full swing, EEG extends the invitation to
the community to join all its recycling campaigns. EEG collects recyclable materials
which include papers, aluminum cans, plastics, glass and empty ink cartridges
and toners. EEG also developed and provided special bins for collecting
used batteries. This project is still in the pilot stage. EEG has recycling centers
located in selected companies and schools allover the UAE. These recycling
centers collect papers, cans and plastics. EEG also has smaller paper collection
bins for offices.
EEG invites all its members and the community at large to practice proper waste management and help in conserving
the nation’s precious resources. Recycling also contributes to safeguarding health and safety. It will require
a small effort from the people to create big difference in environmental protection. A simple act of segregating
papers from cans, plastics and organic garbage would contribute in the preservation of forests around the
world and save oil used in the process of manufacturing, transporting and packaging paper. Another opportunity
for involvement is by planting trees for EEG’s One Million Tree Campaign, undertaken in support of UNEP’s Billion
Tree Campaign. By doing so, the UAE will be helping in the preservation and expansion of existing forest covers of
the world while contributing to the mitigation of carbon emissions which cause further global warming.
The EEG program is accompanied by education and awareness building activities. EEG publishes the top collectors
of its recycling campaigns in its monthly newsletter while informing the public of news on the environment and
other EEG activities. EEG also offers the opportunity for people to come out and display their concern for the environment
through its clean up campaigns.
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Recycling tip: Do not throw away empty card board boxes. Re-use them for collecting papers, cans,
plastics or empty toner cartridges. You can also use them for storing old shoes and toys.
EEG IN LOCAL CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVE
… The committee had its second meeting recently, on the 6 th of August in the premises of Standard Chartered
Bank in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The agenda of the meeting included a brief
round up on a local CSR model that is being created by DCCV and a session on the issue, - “Women in the
Workplace.”
DCCV’s Executive Director Mr. Najeeb Al-Ali opened the meeting with a short description of the Dubai CSR
model. The highlights of the discussion were broad elements and methodologies related to the implementation
of CSR through this model.
The session on gender issues within CSR focused on several questions and concerns, like the workplace
challenges faced by women in Dubai, policies or practices that discriminate between genders, role of companies
in addressing these issues and possible conclusions or recommendations. Attendees spoke about improving
gender related recruitment and workplace policies and practices, gender in Emiratisation issues,
strengthening the knowledge base and capacity of professional women in the Emirates, mentorship and role
models, equal opportunities for genders in the workplace, the need for accountability mechanisms within
companies, need for easy, on-line information and data, etc. The EEG Chairperson Habiba Al Marashi spoke
about the need for more participation of national women in the private sector, enhancement of the quality of
national work force with respect to gender, and the imperatives for linking education with market needs. The
meeting ended with a round of thanks from Mr. Al-Ali.
Dioxins are toxic chemicals and are highly hazardous to health. The combination of fat, high heat and plastics
releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.
Avoid heating food in the microwave using plastic containers (John Hopkins Hospital)
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EEG NEWS September 2007
DEWA saves millions through water and energy conservation
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has undertaken practical
measures to save water and electricity in mosques. DEWA in cooperation
with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Services Department is implementing
a comprehensive consumption reduction program in
mosques around Dubai. Air-conditioning units account for around 70% of
over all power consumption of mosques according Saeed Mohammed Al
Tayer, CEO and Managing Director of DEWA.
The following measures were undertaken bringing about enormous savings
from water and electricity conservation: low quality lighting systems
were replaced by energy-saving lamps, old air-conditioning units were
replaced by modern energy-saving cooling systems, and ordinary taps
were also replaced by water-saving taps. This measure has so far reduced
water usage by 40% of 30 mosques allover Dubai.
Technicians from DEWA and the Islamic Affairs were trained to undertake regular maintenance check on the airconditioning
units and monitor daily, weekly and monthly electricity consumption.
The Emirates Environmental Group congratulates DEWA and the Islamic Affairs And Charitable Services Department
for leading the way in energy and water conservation in Dubai. The two agencies have shown practical
measures that almost instantaneously brought outstanding results in water and power savings. EEG calls on other
agencies, both public and private to share their conservation measures and other environment-friendly programs
and practices.
UAE Water Challenge
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Water consumption is normally up during the summer months for obvious
reasons. It is a puzzle though how residents of the UAE still enjoy continuous
and abundant supply of water considering it is located in a water
scarce region of the planet. In fact water availability in the UAE stands at
-0.91 thousand cubic meters per person. It is ranked as one of the lowest
in the world or 138 th from 141 countries. The UAE also has one of the
lowest water replenishment rate projected at 0.2 cubic kilometer for 2007!
The main source of water of the UAE therefore is desalinated water. The
UAE in fact ranks third in the world’s list of countries with the largest desalinated
water production with Saudi Arabia topping the list with a daily
production of 440 million gallons every day. According to Dubai Electricity
and Water Authority, tap water comes from largely desalinated water
mixed with a small percentage of natural water. It is not surprising to
know therefore that the demand for bottled water in the UAE is very high. The per capita consumption of bottled
water in the UAE at 256 liters per person per year is believed to be one of the highest in the world. The market for
bottled water is growing at 6% per year attracting more and more companies to set up business in the country.
It is a focus of concern since production requires huge amounts of energy and the corresponding emission of carbon
during the process. This does not take into account the carbon emission that goes with plastic bottle production
and the potential waste problem that it poses.
Masafi Mineral Water, with a market share of 37.9%, sources its water from the village of Masafi in Ras Al Khaimah
then puts it through several filtration and sterilization processes to meet international standards of health and
safety. It produces 28,000 1.5 liter bottles per hour. Masafi recently launched a recycling program together with
EEG to properly recycle plastic water bottles. This is an excellent example of corporate social responsibility as it
provides solution to the environmental concerns tagged with bottled water consumption from cradle to grave.
Support EEG’s One Million Tree Campaign. Pledge a Tree Today!
Call EEG at 04 331 81 00 for more details and how you can be involved.
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LOCAL NEWS September 2007
Joint Effort to Conserve Houbara Bustard
The United Arab Emirates and the People’s
Democratic Republic of Algeria have
recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement
covering 5 years of joint cooperation
in the field of houbara bustard breeding
and conservation.
Houbara
The agreement aims to bolster UAE-
Algeria relations in economic concerns and beyond. The signing
of the MOU was part of the agenda of the official visit of HE
Shiekha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi which included Mr. Majid Al
Mansouri, Secretary General of Environment Agency Abu Dhabi,
who signed the MOU together with his Alegrian counterpart, Mohammed-Seghir
Mellouhi, Director-General of the Directorate of
Forestry in the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Under the MOU, a committee will be formed to set the
terms of cooperation and development between the two parties
through a concrete action plan.
The Committee also looks at the establishment of a protected
area in Naama, near the Moroccan border where captive-bred
houbaras will be released in the future.
Regional Strategy to Conserve Arabian Oryx
In line with the objective of conserving
and re-introducing the Arabian Oryx
into its natural habitat, a Regional
Strategy to conserve this unique species
was drafted and will be adopted.
This was declared after the conduct of
a workshop of the Coordinating Committee
for Conservation of Arabian
Arabian Oryx
Oryx (CCCAO) in cooperation with the Environment Agency Abu
Dhabi held from 2- to 22 August 2007.
The regional strategy centers on the conservation of Arabian
Oryx in range states “through developing regulations and enhancing
law enforcement of wildlife legislations”. This also involves
review of existing conservation programs which includes
protection of habitats. The regional strategy will also call for
closer coordination and exchange of information between the
participating countries. It will also establish education and
awareness program for the community.
EEG congratulates EAD and CCCAO for their timely initiative to
preserve the Arabian Oryx and offer future generations to see
this beautiful creature roaming the wild.
UAE one of the top dates exporter in the world
UAE accounts for 20% of dates production in the world. Over 100 varieties of Dates are produced in the UAE with the
Ikhlas variety being the most popular. In the UAE, half of the harvested dates come from Liwa.
From a recently concluded dates exhibition, the UAE displayed the latest technology in date farming to boost production.
Modern technology in fact enables production of 70 saplings from a single plant. Summer time is the time for harvesting
dates. People can choose from other popular varieties of dates found in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, which include majdoul,
shishi, khaneezi, khallas, lulu, halali and jabri to name a few.
Date farming is part of the UAE’s cultural heritage and it is important for people to know the economic and cultural value of this
commodity. Ranked as one of the top exporters of the world, the UAE has around 41 million palm trees across the UAE.
EEG under its One Million Tree Campaign is encouraging the community to plant indigenous varieties of trees in the UAE
including Date Palms. This initiative is part of UNEP’s campaign to plant one billion trees worldwide.
Hottest Summer ever Recorded in the UAE
People are warned to prepare for the effects of what may well be the hottest
summer ever recorded in the country. At the moment the average
minimum temperature has been recorded at 32.5 degree centigrade, or
half a degree higher compared to last year. The maximum temperature
recorded this year has reached to 45 degrees and still rising.
Exposure to the heat at prolonged periods could cause severe exhaustion,
heatstroke and major inconvenience for diabetics and people with
heart ailment. People are advised to take the necessary precautions like
keeping themselves hydrated and staying out of the heat if possible.
Workers who are exposed to the sun are benefiting from the government’s
ban on work during mid-day. This type of weather is also ripe for outbreaks
of fire, incidents of all sorts including car trouble on the road. Residents
and drivers are likewise advised to take precautionary measures.
Photo courtesy of www.ase.org
The phenomenon is speculated to be caused by the heat island effect due to the expanding urban area of the country.
Due to fast paced growth that the country is undergoing, the built environment is also rapidly expanding characterized by
more buildings, roads and paved areas. More concrete and pavement absorb heat, causing temperatures to climb.
Saving a ton of waste paper is equivalent to saving 17 full grown trees. Start recycling paper now!
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LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS
September 2007
Solar taxi arrives in the UAE
Adventurer and travel editor Louis Palmer will arrive in the UAE on board his
solar-powered vehicle- the solar taxi. His mission is to travel around the world
covering more than 50,000 kilometers, through 50 countries in 5 continents. Mr.
Palmer’s project aims to ”find solutions to combat global warming”. The taxi has
a space for an additional person and gives passengers a ride along the way.
The solar taxi is made up of a solar vehicle and a trailer of solar cells. The vehicle
is powered by 100% solar energy produced by the solar cells of the vehicle
and by power grids produced on the roof of the Swisscom building in Koniz which is accessed by power sockets
along the way. The taxi therefore runs on 100%renewable energy.
The solar taxi will be in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this September. Once completed,
the project will set a new world record for the first motor vehicle not
powered by fossil fuel to drive around the world on normal roads. This will
also push forward the campaign for the use of renewable energy as a viable
solution to the global warming phenomenon. For more information on the solar
taxi, please log on to www.solartaxi.com.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Qatar extends aid to combat desertification
Qatar is donating $48,767 to Mauritania to co-finance a project that will plant native tree saplings in Qasram,
an area 50 kilometers away from the capital of Nouakchott. The three year program is a response to the
growing threat of desertification. The trees will be good for soil erosion and could contribute in micro-climate
change in the area. The project is also sponsored by the governments of Mauritania and the Netherlands.
As a local counterpart, the local authorities planted windbreakers along the perimeter of the project area and
secured ample water supply to sustain a nursery capable of 6,000 saplings per month.
The project also aims to draw international attention to the growing threat of desertification in the area. Qatar
is a signatory to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and contributes to international efforts to address
this growing threat.
Change of Guard for the UNCCD
Mr. Hama Arba Diallo has resigned from his post as Executive Secretary of the United
Nations Convention to Combat Desrertification in accordance with United Nations
Rules and Regulations and will be joining the National Assembly of Burkina Faso. UN
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has accepted Mr. Diallo’s resignation effective 19
June 2007 and has designated his Deputy, Gregoire de Kalbermatten, as Officer-in-
Charge.
The Seceretary General expressed his appreciation for the valuable service rendered
by UNCCD under the leadership of Mr. Diallo. The UN is now in the process of
searching for suitable successor before the next Council of Parties meeting in Madrid
HE Hama Arba Diallo, UNCCD
which will be held from 3 to 14 September 2007.
Prior to his post as Executive Secretary of UNCCD, Hama Arba Diallo served as the Special Representative
of the Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) during
the preparations for the Rio Summit. He was also in charge of the preparatory process for UNCED in Africa.
He also served 24 years as a top official in the state and foreign ministries of Burkina Faso. In 1983, he
became Minister of Foreign Affairs and served as Ambassador of Burkina Faso to China, India and Japan.
Hurry! We are still accepting pledges for our One Million Tree Campaign.
You can still be a part of this national campaign to plant one million trees as our contribution to the world wide campaign to plant one billion trees.
For more information call us up at 04 331 81 00
Email at eeg@emirates.net.ae
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS / UPCOMING EVENTS /OUTREACH/LINKS
September2007
World Water Week Concludes in Stockholm
Over 2500 participants from 140 countries attended the 2007 World Water Week held in Stockholm, Sweden from the
. 12 th to the 17 th of August. The conference calls for a better coordination and deeper commitment from governments
around the world in managing their water resources and improving sanitation. The event also calls for decisive action to
address climate change and contribute in eradicating poverty.
Anders Berntell, Executive Director of host Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) pointed out that poor people
suffer the most as a result of man’s lack of response to pressing social and environmental issues. Berntell further asked
why “water is still not high enough on the political agenda?”
Climate, sanitation and hygiene, water management, ecosystems and biodiversity, technology and business issues were
prominent topics during the event. One of the highlights of the event was a presentation from China which reiterated that
it “remains the face of industrialization” and that it “will work to harmonize resources saving, clean production and integrate
management into sustainable social and economic development” The event featured break up groups focusing on
different development and environment related topics. This provided the chance for participants to meet other delegates
and listen to a variety of topics from invited experts. It was also an opportunity for the people to ask their own questions
and air their views. Water Week 2008 will be held on August 17-23 2008 at the Stockholm International Fairs Centre
under the theme “Progress and Prospects on Water: For a Clean and Healthy World”.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CSR Workshop: UN Global Compact Communication on Progress , September 5th. Pacific Controls Building , Dubai Techno
Park. The workshop is part of EEG’s campaign to broaden support for the UN Global Compact and CSR in the region.
Student Workshop, October 22-24th. Rashid School for Boys’ auditorium from November 22 to 24. The workshop for
Classes 5-6 (Junior) will be conducted on November 22nd, Classes 7-9 (Sub-senior) on the 23rd and Classes 10-12 (Senior)
on the 24 th. The topic for this year is “ Global Climate Change”
7th Inter college Public Speaking Competition, Dubai, 21st—22nd November. Every year EEG throws an open challenge to the
student community. They are invited to build and present strong cases on different contemporary issues and questions relating to the environment.
The event is now open to the GCC region with past participants from Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. Please contact EEG to register.
OUTREACH
IUCN New Learning for Sustainability in the Arab Region, 30th August—1st September
Bibliotheca, Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt
UNCCD Conference COP 8 , Madrid, September 3-14th. The Eight Session of the Conference of Parties of the United
Nations Convention to Combat Desertification will be held at the ‘Palacio de Congresos de Madrid’ in Madrid, Spain.
8th World School Milk Day, September 26th
Join schools allover the world in celebrating World School Milk Day to promote the benefits of drinking milk and staying healthy
Asian Forum 2007: CSR – A Driving Force for Growth and Development
Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers,Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, 27 and 28 September 2007
Carbon Finance Europe 2007: Risks Opportunities in Emissions Markets
London, UK, 11-12 October 2007. For more information email info@environmental-finance.com
United Nations Environmental Program—Financial Initiative, 24th –25th October
Global roundtable, Melbourne, UNEP-FI ‘Awareness to action’: Sustainable
Finance for Today’s Global Markets.
Environmental Considerations for Lending, 29th—31st October
Stockholm, Sweden. For a brochure, please click the link http://www.regarlexchange.com
LINKS
Sustainable pastoralism is part of the coping mechanism of people in dry lands, deserts and areas affected by desertification
phenomenon. Read more about sustainable pastoralism and communities combating desertification . Log on to http://
www.iucn.org.wisp/. There are also free publications at http://www.iucn.org/wisp/wisp-publications.html/
Manual linking Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) formulation and civil society participation is available for free at
www.unep.org/delc and /or www.unep.org/civil_society/index.asp. The manual aims to strengthen multi-stakeholder participation
and increase political momentum for effective MEA development, implementation and enforcement.
Dubai International Financial Centre announces its tie up with the Queen’s School of Business of Ontario, Canada, in offering
an Executive Development Program. Read more about DIFC’s executive educations programs by logging on to http://
business.queensu.ca/execdev/DIFC_Dubai/index.php
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MAILBAG and MEMBERS UPDATE
September 2007
We welcome your views and opinions. Do write in to us on eeg@emirates.net.ae
MAILBAG
Thank you very much for your efforts to help us manage
our waste papers in an efficient and environmentally
sound manner.
Best regards,
Rebecca Boston
Hyder Consulting Middle East
I am so impressed with the EEG pledging one million
trees within the UAE. That’s great! Keep up the good
work. Thanks!
Kathy Marshall
Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa
Thank you once again for a most encouraging newsletter
from the EEG. I do share your concern for
making our vacations eco-friendly. Holidays are a
good time to take stock of our ecological footprint. At
the very least we should use our time out to meet
new people who have an environmental friendly outlook
on life, learn from them and perhaps pass on a
thought or two of our own. Our meeting with you in
2004 was one such fruitful encounter.
Yours sincerely,
Barrie Oldfield OAM
EEG MEMBERS UPDATE
EEG warmly welcomed 14 new individual members, 4 renewed members, 1 new and 6
renewed corporate members in the month of July 2007
Student, Individual Membership
Hassan Al Kannani
new
Mike Atkinson
renewed
Varun Iyer
renewed
Kazi Shahid Faruki
new
Tanvi Mohandas
renewed
Angel Torres Castro
new
Sheryl Wu
new
Eisa Al Shamsi
new
Abdulla Al Shamsi
new
Salama Al Shamsi
new
Mahiba Hakim
renewed
Maliba Hakim
renewed
Sanjay Malik
new
Simran Veduyas
new
CSR Founding Membership
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a new film co-produced and narrated
by award winning actor
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described by an LA film critic as
a film that “primarily attempts to
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MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
September 2007
PAPER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
In August we collected 7,002 from 11 educational institutions and 56,049kgs from 151 companies and offices, plus
4,125kgs from 25 individual members, and the grand total was 67,176kgs . The collection went down this month. This is a
reminder to everyone to contribute more effort in this campaign! We look forward to your active participation in the coming
months. The top collectors from each category were:
SCHOOLS KG COMPANIES KG INDIVIDUAL KG
Sharjah Women’s College 1620 Sofitel City Centre Hotel 5615 Vinod Kumar 600
Uptown School 1302 JW Marriott Hotel 3980 Tanvi Mohandas 370
Sharjah Men's College 1140
CAN COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
The can collection in August reached only 192.5kgs from 8 participants. There are tons of cans out there waiting to be recycled.
Let us start collecting cans now and help in water and energy conservation. The top collectors were:
We collected a total of 2063kgs of glass from 10 participants during the month of July without the ususal participation of
schools. We can expect a bigger collection once the schools open! The top three collectors were:
PLASTIC COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
The collection of plastic for August reached 1197.50kgs. We are calling on the community to help in reducing the menace
posed by our continuous use of plastics. Let us reduce our usage of plastics! The top collectors this month were:
TONER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Department of Economic
DEvelopment
3040 Khalid Al Suwaidi 300
SCHOOLS KG COMPANIES KG INDIVIDUAL KG
Uptown School 30 JW Marriott Hotel 94 Fatma Jassem Al Marri 12
Emirates Academy 10 Sofitel City Centre Hotel 33
Woodsbagot 6.5
GLASS COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
SCHOOLS KG COMPANIES KG INDIVIDUAL KG
Sofitel City Centre Hotel 780 Shaima Al Marashi 28
JW Marriott 600 Ana Sonia Vinatea 15
Oasis Beach Hotel 580 Kevin 4
SCHOOLS KG COMPANIES KG INDIVIDUAL KG
Uptown School 240 ABB 320 Yasmin Haidory 57
Emirates Academy 80 Econosto 130 Shaima Al Marashi 50
SNC Lavalin 100 Sara Baker 40
A total of 204 pieces were collected in the month of August from 9 participants. We would like to welcome the UN World Food
Program for getting on board this campaign and for being the top collector for the month. The top collectors were :
SCHOOLS KG COMPANIES KG INDIVIDUAL KG
UN World Food Programme 90
Dutco Balfour Beatty LLC 60
DLA Piper 16
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