The Sustainable City – Dubai has unveiled a communal art mural, made entirely from recycled plastic collected by Tadweer Waste Management, in celebration of Plastic Free July, and as part of a collaborative, and an inclusive initiative.

The activity brought together residents and students from Fairgreen International School and Sanad Village, fostering creativity, and promote sustainability through the creation of a collaborative mural.

The mural has been displayed in a central community wall in The Sustainable City Plaza and will be available for viewing throughout July.

It stands as a symbol of creativity and community spirit and a reminder of the ongoing battle against plastic pollution, a statement said.

The Sustainable City is dedicated to fostering an educational culture that empowers residents and visitors to engage deeply with environmental issues. The stores at the Plaza have successfully adopted a single-use plastic-free strategy, dramatically reducing our collective plastic footprint since 2019.

Additionally, the community has championed the repurposing of materials; playgrounds and the animal sanctuary, for example, have been constructed using repurposed construction waste. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to reduce waste, avoid single-use plastics and encourage the recycling and reuse of materials.

Dubai has recently introduced a complete ban on single-use bags across the city. The ban includes plastic, paper, and biodegradable bags, with plans to gradually ban other single-use plastic items like straws, cups, cutlery, and food containers by 2026. - TradeArabia News Service