UAE Food Bank, DP World Foundation launch initiative to reduce food waste

The “Sustainable Goodness” initiative is organized in collaboration with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs, and DP World, and aimed at recovering & redistributing abandoned food shipments at Jebel Ali Port.

Emirates recycles, reuses 88,000 kilograms of plastic from inflight dining

Damaged and unserviceable Economy Class trays, casseroles, snack dishes and bowls are collected after flights, cleaned, inspected and processed at a specialist facility in Dubai, where they are transformed into new meal service items containing up to 25% recycled material.

Delhi Metro stations to get old clothes collection boxes under recycling initiative

Dedicated collection boxes will be installed at 10 major metro stations in Delhi, allowing commuters to deposit garments they no longer use. The collected material will then be channelled towards reuse, upcycling, and recycling applications.

India’s aluminium decarbonization roadmap signals larger role for scrap recycling

NITI Aayog’s aluminium sector decarbonisation roadmap highlights recycling and secondary aluminium production as part of the industry’s broader low-carbon transition strategy. The report points to the emissions advantages of scrap-based aluminium production while underscoring the need for stronger collection, processing, and recycling infrastructure in India.

HPCL, Tata Motors launch used lubricant recycling pilot amid tightening waste oil rules

HPCL and Tata Motors have partnered on a pilot initiative for the collection and recycling of used automotive lubricants, as India tightens its regulatory framework for waste oil management. The project aims to strengthen formal collection systems, improve traceability and support circular economy goals through authorised recycling channels.