EAD collects 2,000 tonnes of recyclable bottles

The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recovered over 2,000 tonnes of recyclable plastic bottles since launching its Bottle Recovery System in 2023.

In collaboration with “Sparklo,” a clean technology company, EAD collected more than 23 million recyclable bottles in 2024.

As part of its partnership with retail sectors, waste collection entities, and clean technology providers, EAD worked with Sparklo to deploy over 100 Sparklomat bottle recovery machines across the emirate.

These machines were installed at retail outlets of ADNOC, Lulu, and Carrefour, resulting in the collection of approximately 23 million recyclable items in 2024, including 544,000 kilogrammes of plastic and 8,000 kilogrammes of aluminum.

This initiative contributed to reducing over 3.5 million kilogrammes of CO₂ emissions in 2024, supporting Abu Dhabi’s goal of cutting carbon emissions by 22% by 2027.

Shaikha Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of the Integrated Environment Policy and Planning Sector at EAD, stated: “We aim to integrate sustainability practices into daily life in the emirate. The Bottle Recovery System, in collaboration with private sector entities like Sparklo, highlights the importance of partnerships, technology, and community engagement in achieving a sustainable environmental impact. This initiative represents a strategic investment that reinforces environmental responsibility. By supporting circular economy principles, we aim to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s leadership in the global shift toward a sustainable future.”

Maxim Kaplevich, Founder and CEO of Sparklo, added: “Our partnership with EAD demonstrates the value of public-private collaboration in achieving strategic goals at the community and national levels. With EAD’s support, we expanded the network of bottle recovery machines, significantly advancing Abu Dhabi’s sustainability agenda.”