STS Group, under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) and in association with the Ministry of Community Development, volunteered in the 21st cycle of the nationwide Clean UAE campaign held in Dubai on Saturday, 10 December. The waste clean-up campaign, organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), aims to bring together different sectors of the community with the shared ambition to promote sustainable development in the region. Towards this end, EEG has designed a set of nationwide programmes of which one of the most well-known is Clean UAE. This campaign has been successfully encouraging residents over the years to adopt eco-friendly practices.
The event took place in Saih Al Salam Area, Al Qudra, with more than 350 STS Group volunteers donning campaign t-shirts, reusable cotton gloves, and bio-degradable bags. They covered an extensive area of over 15 kilometers, diligently collecting waste at designated sites. The volunteers went above and beyond, uncovering various items such as vehicle tires, rugs, disposables, and broken glass, among others. In total, the Clean UAE campaign gathered 11,000 kilograms of waste, which was then handed over to the municipality for further processing and disposal. Recyclables were carefully separated and sent to established recycling facilities.
The campaign not only focused on clean-up efforts but also featured engaging activities like workshops and tree-planting competitions, making it a widely anticipated and well-participated environmental platform. The Clean UAE campaign serves as a celebration of the UAE’s unique environment and encourages support for its preservation.
Rajeev Ravi Kumar, QHSE Manager at STS Group, expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, “This is a wonderful opportunity for us to make a meaningful impact. By supporting the UAE’s efforts to become cleaner and greener, 250 of our employees came together to clean up our local area. Our participation in this year’s Clean UAE campaign is part of our commitment to promoting environmental responsibility within the community.”
