Nestlé initiates campaign to clean the Nile River of plastic materials

Egyptian reports

• 200 volunteers succeed in purifying Nile water from 2 tons of plastic waste

• Awareness programs on the importance of preserving the environment and the proper disposal of plastic waste

Nestlé: "Our goal is to rely entirely on recyclable materials in the packaging of our products by 2025"

In celebration of the International Day of the Oceans, and within the framework of corporate responsibility and the vital role played by the private sector with civil society to achieve sustainable development goals, Nestlé invited the company's employees and charitable and non-profit organizations to participate in the Nestlé Initiative to clean the Nile River from plastic waste. Pollution and waste for a better future.

The event was held on June 8 at the Sea Scout Club in Cairo in partnership with the "Youth of Egypt" and the Ministry of Irrigation, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Environment in coordination with similar events held in different countries in which Nestlé works to clean the seas, rivers and oceans of the materials. Plastic and marine life conservation.

It is worth mentioning that the International Ocean Day was celebrated in nearly 35 countries around the world from Nestle countries.

About 200 volunteers, employees and their families participated in the initiative, who succeeded in extracting about 2 tons of plastic waste from the banks and waters of the Nile River. The effectiveness included many activities that provided awareness programs and awareness to participants in the importance of eliminating pollution by reducing plastic waste, which had a detrimental effect on the environment and marine life and how to properly dispose of them such as recycling.

"We are delighted by the strong participation of volunteers from our staff in Egypt and around the world," said Dr Rasim Dabbas, Managing Director of Nestlé Water Egypt. "Change begins first. By encouraging others to take good behavior towards the environment they live in, Inspire other segments of society to play their role in maintaining the environment's cleanliness and sustainability. "

"We believe in Nestlé's importance of preserving the environment and natural resources in the communities in which we operate, and paying special attention to environmental issues around the world, including the impact of biodegradable waste on marine life and how to properly dispose of it. In this regard, we have already announced the start of reducing the use of plastics by 100% reliance on recyclable materials in the mobilization of our products by 2025. We are seeking Nestlé to adopt more awareness programs to combat unhealthy habits Disposing of plastic waste and encouraging recycling. "

Last year, Nestlé announced the establishment of an institute for packaging sciences in Switzerland to evaluate and develop sustainable packaging materials and to cooperate with industrial partners to develop new packaging materials and solutions. Nestlé also aims to reach its objectives of achieving environmental sustainability in line with the vision of Egypt 2030 through Increase public awareness about plastic waste reduction and encourage recycling.