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EAD’s Bottle Return Scheme Drives Record Recycling Success with Sparklo - Pan Time Arabia
cleantech leader, has deployed more than 100 Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs),
known as Sparklomats, across Abu Dhabi offering convenient return access points

for plastic bottles and aluminium cans.

As a direct result of this initiative, an impressive 23 million recyclables were

collected in 2024 alone, including over 544,000 kilograms of plastic and 18,000
kilograms of aluminium. The cumulative impact of this initiative has prevented over

3.5 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s ambitious goal of a

22 per cent carbon emissions reduction by 2027. In a single-day milestone, one
Sparklomat processed more than 8,500 items, setting a record for individual unit

performance.

Commenting on these results, Sheikha Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Executive Director

of the Integrated Environmental Planning and Policy Sector at EAD, said: “We seek
to integrate sustainability practices into daily life in the Emirate. The EAD-led Bottle

Return Scheme, held in collaboration with private sector organisations, 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.”

Maxim Kaplevich, Founder and CEO of Sparklo, commented: “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.”

As EAD and Sparklo continue to scale the initiative, efforts will focus on expanding
the RVM network and deepening community engagement, further solidifying Abu

Dhabi’s leadership in sustainable innovation.

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