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This plastic-eating fungus may be planet Earth’s saviour

These fungi might be the solution to finally get rid of plastic. In a cutting-edge experiment conducted by experts at the University of Sydney, polypropylene, a plastic that’s notoriously difficult…

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Deliveroo Qatar launches cutlery opt-in feature to cut down on takeaway plastics

Customers in Qatar are now able to request cutlery, only if they need it. Deliveroo Qatar has launched its opt-in cutlery feature through the app, encouraging consumers and restaurants to…

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Sustainability

What efforts has Qatar made to help save the ocean?

From extensive initiatives to help marine life, to collective community beach clean-ups along its shores: here’s how Qatar has geared up its efforts to help save the ocean. Spanning a…

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QatarEnergy unveils early site works contract for Ras Laffan project

The project was first announced in 2019. QatarEnergy has awarded the early site contract for the Ras Laffan Petrochemical Project (RLPP) to Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) on Wednesday, the state-owned…

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Talabat to introduce 100% plant-based packaging in Qatar

The move comes as part of the food delivery platform’s Sustainable Packaging Programme to reduce plastic waste and carbon footprint. Online food delivery platform Talabat has announced the launch of…

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McDonalds goes McGreen? Fast food giant halts plastic ‘Happy Meal’ toys

McDonald’s announced a pro-environment initiative, encouraging recycling and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. McDonald’s revealed on Tuesday plans to “drastically” reduce plastic use in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025,…

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Qatar’s world cup body takes on fight against plastic pollution

The World Cup body partnered with an international plastic clean-up association in efforts to host an eco-friendly FIFA 2022 tournament. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has partnered up…

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HMC to start recycling to reduce waste

Recycling non-hazardous waste on a daily basis can reduce the amount of trash that goes to landfills, in turn greatly helping the environment. A new recycling pilot programme was launched…

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Qatar joins forces with Ro Plastic Prize to ‘protect mother nature’

An awareness video by Qatar Museums (QM) chairperson Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani says QM will sponsor Ro Plastic Prize 2021. Sheikha Al Mayassa Al Thani has announced…

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