Abu Dhabi, January 28, 2014

The debut of EcoWASTE, sponsored by Masdar - Abu Dhabi company for renewable energy - in partnership with TADWEER - CWM as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, hosted more than 50 local and international suppliers and more than 2,000 buyers and professionals from across the region.

Companies like Eldan Recycling, a global supplier of recycling machinery, from Denmark, joined other local and international leading organizations, such as Bee'ah, Averda, Green Mountain and Lava, from countries like Germany, Switzerland and Finland, to find timely solutions and showcase innovative technology to address the sustainable disposal and recycling of waste.

"EcoWASTE was well organized, coordinated and managed. It offered a number of business opportunities across all service sectors of solid waste management in the MENA region and attracted a large number of global expertise, enabling collaboration and partnership to exchange valuable experiences. It facilitated networking, communication and transactions between customers, suppliers and manufacturers for both public and private sectors." said Suzy M. Gamal, Unit Head - Events Management for Kharafi National, a leading infrastructure developer present at EcoWASTE. 

The high level of participation from companies and individuals, as well as the ideas and projects presented at EcoWASTE, confirm the strong interest of the local and international community in waste management and recycling.

According to H.E Issa Saif Al Qubaisi, General Manager for TADWEER-CWM, the inaugural edition of EcoWASTE was a great success.

"In order to accommodate increased participation in 2015 we will need to expand the capacity of EcoWASTE so that more companies, professionals and experts can attend. This will support the growth of ideas and projects, increase the international prestige of EcoWASTE, along with the World Future Energy Summit and the International Water Summit, and also place Abu Dhabi on the map as an international destination for solving water, energy and waste management issues."

TADWEER-CWM actively participated in EcoWASTE. Its pavilion, visited not only by energy experts, but also by many students from schools and universities, was the perfect setting for the launch of new partnerships and initiatives - such as a memorandum signed with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency to build a data base on waste management, including information on how to transfer waste into energy, and a series of recycling programs and projects in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council.

Also during EcoWASTE, TADWEER-CWM announced the winners of a competition that involved more than 100 students from 42 public and private schools in Abu Dhabi. The competition was designed to encourage students to participate in initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and also raise their awareness in the greater role they must play in achieving sustainable development.

"I would like to extend a special thanks to Masdar, for hosting EcoWASTE during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, to Reed Exhibitions, for organizing such a positive event, and to all employees of TADWEER-CWM, for their efforts in making the exhibition a success." said H.E Issa Saif Al Qubaisi.

 "We are very proud of this inaugural edition of EcoWASTE. The seminars and workshops have played a key role in its success, providing the ideal platform for participants to network, share best industry practices and build businesses. It was also a great opportunity to find out about new projects, technology and advanced solutions in waste management and recycling." concluded Ara Fernezian, Divisional Managing Director - UAE at Reed Exhibitions.

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EcoWASTE 2014
EcoWASTE is a new exhibition dedicated to waste management and sustainable development. This event was held from 20-22 January 2014, in co-location with the 7th World Future Energy Summit and the 2nd International Water Summit as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Hosted by Masdar and held in partnership with TADWEER-CWM, EcoWASTE 2014 aims to support the region's urgent waste disposal challenges and needs in the quest for sustainable development and environmental pollution.

EcoWASTE covers the entire solid waste management services sector, bringing together regional and international industry experts from both the public and private sector to exchange know-how and facilitate new business opportunities.

Through its targeted exhibition and workshops, EcoWASTE 2014 provides unrivalled opportunities to network, exchange best practices, unveil new projects, and source cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

For further information on EcoWASTE please contact:
Naji El Haddad                                                                                    Nathan Wilson
Show Director - WFES            & EcoWASTE                                      Asda'a Burson-Marsteller
Email: naji.haddad@reedexpo.ae                                          Email: nathan.wilson@bm.com
T: (+971) 2 4090 499                                                               T: (+971) 2 6334 133

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