A record 804kg of recyclables was collected by the students at MES Indian School in Qatar. This feat was achieved in less than 48 hours. MES and Dulsco conducted this drive as part of their support to the ‘Qatar National Environment Day’ campaign driven by the Ministry of Environment.
The objective of the campaign was to spread awareness on importance of recycling among the students. Students brought recyclables like paper, plastics and cans to the school during the two days.
Top student recyclers were felicitated by dignitaries from the ‘Ministry of Environment’ and management team from Dulsco. As part of the activity, the “green pledge” signature campaign was also undertaken where representatives from the Ministry of Environment, school management, students and Dulsco signed the massive signature board.
By sending 804kg of recyclable material to authorised recycling facilities, instead of the landfills, the students have averted a significant damage on the environment. It is equivalent to saving 3,826 KwH of electricity that is enough to power the average home for 131 days. “It is important to educate our future generation to be cautious and also ensure that they are not only good with techno-gadgets but also are environmentally conscious students. We always believe that the role of students in recycling is important as they can help drive the message across the society through their families and network of friends. We are thankful to the Ministry of Environment and Dulsco for the support that they have extended to make this event a grand success,” said Sasidharan A P, Principal of MES school.
“We were delighted to see that children were keen to participate and understand the importance of recycling and waste management. It is important to educate the society at that level as they are the future and they need to know how to preserve the environment. Dulsco is taking various efforts to help students understand the concept of source segregation so that the recyclables don’t end up in the landfill,” said Joseph Mathew, Director, Dulsco Qatar.
The Peninsula
