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What is EHFAAZ?

Ehfaaz derived from Arabic Word “Hafez” (to protect) is founded with the sole purpose of creating & simplifying recycling solutions within UAE to protect & recover our resources. It is a ...

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Is recycling truly beneficial for the environment?

Recycling conserves energy and natural resources. For example: Recycling one ton of office paper can save the energy equivalent of consuming 322 gallons of gasoline. Recycling just one ton of aluminum ...

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What is recycling?

Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community, the economy and ...

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Can I recycle newspapers?

Yes, newspapers can be recycled.

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Can I recycle magazines?

Yes, magazines can be recycled.

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Can I recycle pizza boxes?

Yes, pizza boxes can be recycled, even if they have grease in them. 

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Can I recycle mail?

Yes, even envelopes with plastic windows can be recycled.

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Are paper and cardboard takeout containers recyclable?

It depends on how much food is left on them. Try rinsing or scraping the residue off to clean it. “Spatula-clean” is clean enough to recycle. Otherwise, containers contaminated with food ...

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Can cardboard containers and boxes be recycled?

Yes, examples of recyclable cardboard containers are some egg cartons, cereal boxes, and shoe boxes. 

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Can shredded paper be recycled?

Yes

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Can books be recycled?

If the book is still in good condition, try donating it. Schools, places of faith, charities, and non-profits will often accept book donations. If the book is not in usable condition, ...

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Can gift wrap be recycled?

Paper gift wrap often is not recyclable when it has a shiny or laminated coating. If you use gift wrap, purchase a type that can be recycled or is made from ...

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How does recycling save energy?

When we make new products out of virgin materials, we expend energy to extract and process those materials. This includes burning fossil fuels. However, if we manufacture products using recycled materials, ...

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Is recycling the best management option? What other options are there?

The most effective way to reduce waste, and the most environmentally preferred strategy, is to not create it in the first place. Source reduction, along with material reuse, are the most functional ...

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Why is it important to only put items that can be recycled in the recycling bin?

Putting items in the recycling bin that can’t be recycled can contaminate the recycling stream. After these unrecyclable items arrive at recycling centers, they can cause costly damage to the equipment. ...

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What are the most common items that I can put into my curbside recycling bin?

Cardboard Paper Food boxes Mail Beverage cans Food cans Glass bottles Jars (glass and plastic) Jugs Plastic bottles and caps

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What are recyclable items that I can’t put in my curbside recycling bin?

Generally, plastic bags and wraps, electronics, and textiles cannot go in a curbside recycling bin. Please check with your local recycling provider first, though, to be certain since it depends on ...

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What is composting? Is it truly beneficial for the environment? How do I do it?

Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. It enriches soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests. Compost also reduces the need ...

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What is Sustainability?

Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. To pursue sustainability is to create ...

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What is a Circular Economy?

An economy that uses a systems-focused approach and involves industrial processes and economic activities that are restorative or regenerative by design, enable resources used in such processes and activities to maintain ...

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