technology
Robots for Good
As a non-profit organization, we continue to rely on community’s support to help students achieve the levels of independence they and their families always hoped for. In line with the values of the ‘Year of Zayed’, Smart Dubai donated a robot to the Dubai Autism Centre in attempt to support the Center’s expanded efforts after […]
The Future of Smart City Commuting
Along with industries like Energy, Construction, Real Estate and Transportation, Sustainability too is becoming a key aspect of Smart City initiatives. The Hyperloop technology, part of the new wave of transportation for people and goods can massively impact environment-friendly transportation in the cities of the future. The Hyperloop system is composed of a capsule or […]
Solving Challenges For A Better Tomorrow
“About six to seven per cent of fresh food is wasted globally a year because of breaks in the cold chain.” Abhishek Ajay Shah, Co-Founder and Group CEO, RSA Global RSA Cold Chain is a new business arm for Dubai-based logistics company RSA Global, started in April 2017 to provide dedicated cold chain solutions to […]
Closing The Loop On A Product Lifecycle
Nike has taken recycling to a whole new level. Starting in 1993, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe programme saw the company turn thousands of worn-out old shoes into synthetic turf, low impact flooring, tracks, fields and playgrounds. The Nike Grind programme is designed to eliminate waste and close the loop on Nike’s product lifecycle by collecting post-consumer, non-metal-containing athletic shoes […]
From Potato To Packaging
How did Avani start and what is the idea behind it? Established in 2014, as a Bali-based social enterprise, AVANI first aimed to help rehabilitate the island of Bali by offering 100% sustainable disposable packaging solutions and compostable plastic alternatives to combat the concerning condition of Bali’s beaches and sea due to the impact of […]
Xeros Cleaning
Probably one of the biggest concerns a hotel has with regard to sustainability is its laundry. Millions of sheets, towels and other linens; tonnes of detergent; excessive use of water. An innovative technology pioneered by Xeros Cleaning Technologies is helping change all that. Polymer bead technology – developed in conjunction with Leeds University’s renowned school […]
Louvre Abu Dhabi
One of Abu Dhabi’s most popular visitor attractions – The Louvre Abu Dhabi, located at the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District – opened late last year and even before opening, garnered industry awards for its sustainability. The building’s design, by internationally renowned architect Jean Nouvel, is intended to enable significant reductions in energy and water […]
