March 18th, 2009 @ kadraoui // No Comments
The 2nd Al-Osra launch.
Location: Al-Osra Supermarket.
March 16th, 2009 @ kadraoui // No Comments
In one of the most rapidly evolving global movements seen to date, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Recycling for Charity is summoning Bahrain to counteract the effects of global warming on Saturday March 28th by turning off their lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm in participation of Earth Hour.
“We are asking people to vote for Earth with their light switch and embrace the power to help the environment,” commented Boris Uhlig, CEO of Recycling for Charity. “Something as simple as a candle light dinner with family or friends or looking at the stars makes a bold statement that one person committed to reducing energy consumption can make a difference, but millions working together can change the world.”
“We at PwC believe that there is no value in preaching to others unless you practice yourself” comments Ozlem Erbas, Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Around the globe the people of PwC are committed to playing a leading role in achieving a sustainable future: We take responsibility for our actions and promote responsible business practices; support the growth and development of our people and communities; and seek to minimise our impact on the environment.”
Alongside the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building, Bahrain stands proud as its largest and smallest conglomerates will rise to the occasion by lighting up candles and turning off the electricity in support of reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the short and long term benefit of the planet.
Martin Whitaker, CEO of Bahrain International Circuit commented “As the first circuit in the world to go green we are delighted to see many more establishments follow suit to enhance the Kingdom’s commitment towards the environment and community.”
With iconic landmarks like the Bahrain International Circuit and the Bahrain World Trade Centre turning off their lights and the Ritz Carlton hosting a Bahrain German-Friendship Society candle light dinner for the occasion, Bahrain proves to be well involved in keeping our Earth alive for generations to come.
Two years ago, Earth hour was launched in an effort to send a powerful global message that from individuals to conglomerates we have the power to make a positive impact on our environment. Today, billion of cities, towns, landmarks and homes stand united in support of making a difference in climate change.
March 16th, 2009 @ kadraoui // No Comments
Recycling for Charity partnered with the Equestrian and Horse Racing Club of Bahrain to promote and implement a recycling initiative and sponsor the Recycling for Charity Cup.
Recycling for Charity used this prestigious equestrian event as a platform to increase awareness about the benefits of recycling to provide a healthy environment for future generations and encouraging racing fans to actively recycle the waste in bins placed around the track. This was the first time ever that a recycling station was placed at a large public event to help people understand recycling and how it can benefit everyone, the country and the planet.
Mr. Boris Uhlig, Chief Executive Officer, Recycling for Charity said, “We received an overwhelming response at the event with everyone from jockeys to kids to racing fans bringing plastic bottles, cans and paper to the recycling station as their contribution to save the energy and conserve the environment. Encouraging recycling at large-scale events is not only good for the environment but also reduces disposable costs. We will be participating in many more public events across the Kingdom in the coming months.”
The excitement continued with a raffle draw organized during the day that handed out cash prizes worth BD 50 to six lucky winners, receiving an overwhelming response from the audience. As some of the winners were not present to collect their cash prizes, Recycling for Charity will be donating BD 200 to a charitable organization.
The Organization sponsored two Recycling for Charity Cup’s for the second and third race (in a series of six racing events) which was awarded by Boris Uhlig, Chief Executive Officer, Recycling for Charity to Wellington (Al Montasir, A Smith, Hassan Al Saffar) and Act Waif (Fawzi Abdulla Nass, Fawzi Nass, Eddie Ahem). There was even additional cash prizes of BD 1000 and BD 2000 respectively which were given away to the winners.
Recycling for Charity is a Bahrain-based organisation providing specially approved containers to communities and organisations where recyclable resources can be deposited. These will be emptied regularly and Recycling for Charity will process the waste and finally sell it to the local and world market. For every tonne collected Recycling for Charity will donate to local charity organisations.