e-waste, recycling, Dubai, electronics, waste

1. Regional E-Waste Initiatives

3. Background

4. National Campaigns

5. The Global Issue

6. The Opportunity

7. Results

9. Background - Our Services ELECTRONIC ASSET MANAGEMENT A unique, vibrant process to dominate National Mobile Phone and E-waste Recycling Programmes The only licensed operator to have collection and export licenses regionally and the import licence to a refinery in Singapore Retail drop off points – mobile phone buy-back with cash returns REFRIGERANT SERVICES Implement legislation and support the process of introducing the supply to market of recovery and reclaim of refrigerant product All types of refrigerant gases as well as the equipment to manage, measure and contain the gas

12. Health damage

13. Rate of growth

14. Precious metalsResearch indicates that e-waste is growing at three times the rate of other municipal waste Electronic circuit boards, batteries and cathode ray tubes in TVs and PC screens contain hazardous substances such as lead, mercury and hexavalent chromium. If improperly disposed of, these toxins will be released in the environment and wind up in water supplies and soil Some batteries and circuit boards contain valuable materials as well, which is another good reason to recycle and recover precious metals

16. The Challenge

17. The Challenge

18. The Challenge

19. The Solution

20. The Solution

21. Life-Cycle of E-Waste

23. Endorsed as The National Campaign

26. Endorsed as The National Campaign

27. Drop boxes locations: 35

28. E-waste collection points: 2

29. “Big Drop” Event: 2

30. Result: >27 tons e-waste collected

31. Qtel receives huge kudos

33. Endorsed as The National Campaign

34. Drop boxes: 25

36. Endorsed as The National Campaign

37. Drop boxes: 15

39. Endorsed as The National Campaign

40. Drop boxes: 15

42. Africa, Asia, MENA

44. Testimonials As a private initiative, the government fully endorses such programs for the benefit of the UAE, the community and in Industry alike” H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy and Industry “This initiative is within the framework of our contribution in making the UAE government environmental strategy viable, and within our continuous policy regarding the adoption of the Social Corporate Responsibilities on which the TRA build its executive decisions.” Mohammed Al Ghanim, Director General and Board Member of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) “We pride the participation in this worthy initiative that supports the National Strategy Of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum” Nasser Bin Abood Al Falasi, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Etisalat “du is proud to be a part of this ground breaking venture, by incorporating recycling and conservation efforts into our every day routine we can ensure a safer world for our children.” Osman Sultan, CEO, du

45. Beyond a Company – A support to the Community