Ras Al Khaimah Spearheads Massive Beach Clean-Up Initiative

The issue of ‘one use’ plastics and their hazardous effects on the environment, especially on our oceans and marine life, is attracting much attention globally with even Queen Elizabeth recently banning plastic straws and bottles from all royal estates.

In the UAE, the sustainability movement is gathering some much-needed momentum, with residents becoming increasingly conscious of how their actions and the products they use impact their environment locally and globally.

RAK Recycles; a pioneering, Emirate wide recycling initiative that was created within RAK Waste Management Agency in June 2017 has been conducting weekly clean-ups of Ras Al Khaimah’s beaches since the campaign started, using small but dedicated groups of volunteers from the community, including UAE nationals, residents, tourists, schools and hospitality groups.

Recognising the need for more manpower and the importance of unifying to protect the environment, RAK Recycles has joined forces with EPDA to carry out a series of beach clean-ups in Ras Al Khaimah.