Ministry, LuLu Hypermarket collaborate on World Plastic Bags Free Day waste sorting programme

Doha, Qatar: In a commendable effort to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about plastic waste reduction, the General Cleanlines...

Doha, Qatar: In a commendable effort to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about plastic waste reduction, the General Cleanliness Department at the Ministry of Municipality, in association with Al Wakrah municipality and LuLu Hypermarket, successfully conducted a waste sorting programme from the source.

This event was part of an awareness campaign aligned with World Plastic Bags Free Day, held at LuLu Hypermarket Ezdan Oasis on July 1 and 2.

The primary objective of this initiative was to educate the public on the importance of reducing plastic bag usage and to encourage the proper sorting of waste, especially plastics, into recycling containers. As part of the campaign, LuLu Hypermarket distributed reusable bags and gifts to participants, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable practices. Notably, LuLu Hypermarket has long been a proponent of environmental responsibility, consistently using biodegradable bags in their stores.

During the event, municipality officials engaged with customers, providing valuable information on the proper sorting of waste into designated containers and the correct disposal of plastics. This educational effort is part of the Ministry of Municipality’s broader initiative to reduce plastic use and foster environmental awareness within the community.

A few months ago, the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the General Cleanliness Department, launched the second phase of the waste sorting at source program. This phase involves the provision of specialized containers to households in various areas for the separate disposal of recyclable materials and organic waste. Blue containers are designated for recyclable materials such as glass, plastic, papers, and metals, while grey containers are for food waste and cleaning materials.