Page 127 - Sparklo PR Report - April 2025

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) recovers more than 2,000 tons of bottles since launching Bottle Return Scheme

Significant environmental impact achieved in 2024

The 23 million recyclables collected in 2024 included more than 544,000 kg of plastic and
18,000 kg of aluminium. The cumulative impact of this initiative has successfully prevented
over 3.5 million kg of CO₂ emissions, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s ambitious goal of a 22 percent
carbon emissions reduction by 2027. Notably, in a single-day milestone, one Sparklomat
processed more than 8,500 items, setting a record for individual unit performance.

Integrating sustainability into daily life

Sheikha Mohamed Al Mazrouei, executive director of the Integrated Environmental Planning
and Policy Sector at EAD, stated: “We seek to integrate sustainability practices into daily life
in the emirate. The EAD-led Bottle Return Scheme, held in collaboration with private sector
organizations, including Sparklo, embodies the importance of partnerships, technology, and
community engagement in creating a sustainable environmental impact. This initiative, with

its objectives, represents a strategic investment that consolidates the concept of
environmental responsibility. By supporting the principles of the circular economy, we seek to
strengthen Abu Dhabi’s leading position in the global transformation towards building a
sustainable future.”

Read more: Abu Dhabi’s environment agency joins UAE Alliance for Climate Action
Advisory Committee

Fueling progress in sustainability

Maxim Kaplevich, founder and CEO of Sparklo, remarked: “The partnership with EAD
exemplifies the success of government-private sector collaboration. With EAD’s unwavering
support, we have expanded the RVM network, contributing directly to Abu Dhabi’s

sustainability agenda. The results speak for themselves – when recycling is made simple and
engaging, communities embrace the change, reinforcing the role of practical solutions in
environmental progress.”

https://economymiddleeast.com/news/environment-agency-abu-dhabi-ead-recovers-more-than-2000-tons-of-bottles-bottle-return-scheme/ 2/3