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TADWEER GROUP: TURNING WASTE INTO A VALUABLE RESOURCE
Tadweer Group has outlined an ambitious plan to divert RI$EX'KDELōVZDVWHIURPODQGƓOOVE\GULYHQ by innovative technologies, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. This vision aligns with its mission to revolutionise waste management, transforming waste into a valuable resource and promoting circular solutions
INTERVIEW
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How does Tadweer plan to achieve the goal of diverting 80% of Abu Dhabi’s waste away from landfills by 2030, and what technologies or innovations are central to this vision? Central to achieving our goal of diverting 80% of Abu Dhabi’s waste from landfills by 2030 is the integration of advanced technologies and pioneering projects. A cornerstone of Tadweer’s efforts is Abu Dhabi’s first greenfield Material Recovery Facility (MRF), designed to enhance waste segregation and recycling at scale. With a processing capacity of 1.3 million metric tonnes per year and spanning over 90,000 square metres, this facility will be one of the
largest of its kind in the region. Strategically located in the Al Mafraq Industrial area, just 36 kilometres from Abu Dhabi’s centre, it is set to play a vital role in reducing waste sent to landfills. Another innovative initiative is Tadweer Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), which incentivise recycling by collecting plastic bottles and aluminium cans. These machines are paired with the Tadweer Rewards app, developed in collaboration with partner merchants, to encourage community participation. With 25 machines already installed in high-footfall areas such as Abu Dhabi Airport, Umm Al Emarat Park, and the Ministry of Finance, this is fostering a
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