Economic Zones World (EZW), a developer and operator of economic zones, technology, logistics and industrial parks under the Dubai World Group, has launched its new recycling campaign at Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza).

The company said the move is in line with its environmental commitments and in celebration of World Environmental Day.

The Recycling Campaign which began on Sunday is one of many green initiatives undertaken by EZW recently. Some of these include installation of solar LED lights in Jafza South, switching off AC after working hours, use of condensation water for water fountains and irrigation at TechnoPark's head office, dimming the lights in core areas, setting up of recycling boxes and planting greenery in different areas within the free zone.

EZW, together with Imdaad, a Dubai World subsidiary providing facility management services, has produced dedicated recycling boxes for the campaign which will be placed in all the Jafza Office Buildings - Jafza 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19.

Visitors and customers alike will be encouraged to use these facilities to the maximum, said its top official.

Salma Hareb, CEO of Economic Zones World, said, 'As the operator of Jafza, the largest freezone in the region that houses thousands of companies, EZW has a social responsibility towards the community and environment we operate in and we want to do our best to adhere to sustainable practices in our operations.'

'We have adopted many measures within our zones and other projects across the globe. Further, EZW subsidiary Gazeley is one of Europe’s leading developers and providers of sustainable logistics and industrial spaces,' she noted.

To date Gazeley has built over 5.6 million sq m of quality warehouses and distribution parks across the globe. In 2009 Gazeley has won a multitude of Sustainability Awards including the ‘Best Sustainable Development’ at the Leaf Awards, Industrial Agents Society Awards, UK Commercial Property Awards and Hanse Global.

EZW aims to make a positive difference on the environment by developing and supporting sustainable projects in and outside the Free Zone, initiating environmental programs, participating in awareness drives and by forming strategic partnerships to further the cause, Hareb added.-TradeArabia News Service