The large-scale polylactic acid production plans are expected to support regional and global efforts to combat plastic pollution and climate change
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UAE home, laundry care market ramps up sustainability drive as sector value seen hitting $500mn by 2029
With rising demand for eco-friendly home and personal care goods, firms are creating more products made solely of natural surfactants that are hypoallergenic and environmentally sound
DTC
Dubai taxi begins trial of new electric vehicle
The vehicle from Skywell will go through a three-month trial period on the streets of Dubai
Eco-friendly
Why sustainability in the hospitality industry is here to stay
Sustainability is a commitment that must be woven into the hotels’ DNA and operating philosophy. One of the lessons the pandemic taught us is that how we travel matters
Eco-friendly
Greenwashing not an issue in Middle East ESG investment scene
Recent research from Quilter revealed investments not being what they claim to be was identified by 44 percent of investors as being their biggest worry when it came to ESG investing
air travel
Video: Could jet biofuel save air travel?
In the past, the use of biofuels was usually driven by a lack of petrochemicals.
Bee’ah
In pictures: Sharjah Covid-19 coronavirus sterilisation drive
Sharjah’s sterilisation operations are strongly supported by Bee’ah’s use of the latest environmentally-friendly and sustainable disinfection methods, spraying the air, ground and surfaces from a height of 40 to 50 metres, as protective measures against the global pandemic.
cruise business
Video: How waste is dealt with on the world’s largest cruise ship
The 6,600 passengers on board the world’s largest cruise ship produce a lot of trash.
Automotive
In pictures: New Hyundai Prophecy concept electric vehicle
The name “Prophecy” reflects the concept’s purpose, as it signifies a bright future for both Hyundai’s designs as well as innovative mobility solutions for the EV customers of tomorrow.
Abu Dhabi
Video: Can the aviation industry go green?
Eco-friendly travel is more than just abolishing plastic waste on flights or choosing to offset your carbon footprint. From innovations in fuel efficiency to electric planes, green travel is a booming business. CNBC’s Nessa Anwar explains ‘eco-travel’ in the air industry and what it means to be on an eco-friendly flight.
aqua yacht sinot
In pictures: A look inside $645 million hydrogen-powered superyacht Aqua
The new yacht was launched at the Monaco Yacht Show and is being built by a Dutch company Sinot.
climate change
Video: How gasification turns waste into energy
Turning waste into energy has usually meant incineration – that is, burning our trash.
clean energy
Video: Can hydrogen fuel the world’s fast-growing energy needs?
Some of the world’s largest companies are exploring hydrogen as a potential solution to growing energy needs.
carbon emissions
Video: Why we’re moo-ving toward decarbonisation
The scope of decarbonisation isn’t just limited to power generation and transportation.
Clean the World
Video: How used Hilton hotel soaps get recycled
Clean the World is a nonprofit organisation that recycles used soaps, lotions, and other toiletries from hotels.
air taxis
Video: Why don’t we have electric planes yet?
Electric planes could revolutionise flight, from commuting in air taxis to making regional flights more affordable and long-haul flights more environmentally friendly.
climate change
Video: How plastic bags were supposed to help the planet
The plastic carrier bag has become something of a symbol for the problems caused by plastic pollution.