UAE, December 20, 2016 - The Emirates Environmental Group recently concluded the 15th edition of the Clean-Up UAE on the 15th of December. The overall across the country collection was over 110 tonnes of waste. The 10-day tidy up drive was arranged across 146 areas in all the 7 Emirates, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah along with the city of Al Ain, Dibba Al Hisn, Khorfakkan and the Western Region. A total of 125,536 volunteers from different sectors of the culture got involved enthusiastically in the UAE's greatest ecological campaign that aims to build a clean, healthy and secure society for people, residents and site visitors.

Furnished with biodegradable trash bags, cotton re-usable gloves, tee shirts, and caps, volunteers spread throughout different websites in the UAE to gather waste. The Clean-Up UAE campaign has continued to strengthen its existence in protecting the atmosphere as a result of commitment, diligence, and sincere participation of volunteers and people. Now in its 15th year, the campaign not just aids keep hygiene and sanitation in the community however likewise consist of recycling as its indispensable part to promote environmental sustainability.

Al Marashi, stated: "The 15th edition of the Clean-Up UAE' project is one of the nation's most effective campaigns on community involvement and shows our keenness to safeguard the environment. The project matches the vision of our smart leadership to maintain the UAE environment risk-free, healthy and balanced and prospering for today and the future generations. Our tasks make certain that we live in a healthy atmosphere and take a breath tidy air.

EEG urges community participation to promote liable behavior. In accordance with the tactical function of the campaign in fostering a sustainable atmosphere, EEG is presenting the project in 2017 under the slogan 'Together for a Better Environment' with a various period and ways of implementation.

Dubai Water and Electricity Authority(DEWA) and McDonalds were co-sponsors in the Emirate of Dubai

The Emirates Environmental Group received strong support for the Clean-Up UAE from numerous government entities, including Abu Dhabi Town; Sharjah Town; Ras Al Khaimah - Public Works and Services Division; the Emirates Heritage Club; Fujairah Natural Resources Teamwork; Al Ain City District with all its 5 branches; Community and Planning Department - Ajman; Dibba Al Hisn Municipality; Sharjah Setting and Protected Areas Authority; Umm Al Quwain - Department of the Public Works and Providers; Umm Al Quwain - Division of Economic Development; and Umm Al Quwain Youth Council.

Traffic Police, Ambulance, and Civil defence of all 7 emirates UAE, prolonged support to the campaign by doing a good task of making sure full safety of the volunteers. Entities such as Takatof, the Sharjah City for Altruist Providers, and Tadweer used voluntary solution while popular companies, consisting of Emirates Global Aluminium, Ajman Free Area Authority, Dubai Task Free, and Farnek opened extra websites for cleaning. There were quite a few institutions that opened up sites too throughout the various Emirates.

Masafi and Almarai were the official suppliers of drinking water and juices,respectively for the Clean-Up UAE. Fedex sponsored caps while Fujairah Plastic Manufacturing facility supplied naturally degradable plastic bags throughout the 10-day drive. Abela & Co. provided snacks in Dubai and Sharjah and Al Jazeera International Event catering in Abu Dhabi. Bee'ah - the Sharjah Setting Company support for waste collection in Dubai and Sharjah while Byrne Equipment Rental rendered portable toilets in Dubai.