Bee’ah signs recycling contract with FedEx locations in UAE

Bee’ah, an environmental services firm headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, has signed a contract to handle the sustainable solutions and waste management strategies at three FedEx facilities in the United Arab Emirates. Bee’ah already has worked with FedEx on recycling and waste management operations in the region, and the company says it has already collected several tonnes of waste and recyclables over the past six months. The contract includes waste collection, transportation and recovery of various materials.

In a news release, Bee’ah notes that in the six months it has worked with FedEx on recycling efforts the courier’s collection of recyclables and waste has increased by 44%. In light of the nature of FedEx’s business the company requires a significant amount of storage space to accommodate the amount of recyclables, notably plastics and old corrugated, it generates.

The three locations where Bee’ah will provide services are FedEx Metroplex, next to Dubai Airport Terminal 2; FedEx Al Quoz Industrial Area 1; and FedEx Garhoud, Al Garhoud.

Fahad Shehail, Bee’ah chief development officer, says, “Providing the highest level of waste collection and recycling services is central to our expansion strategy. The expertise of our operations around the UAE has made Bee’ah the ideal partner for international companies seeking a profitable and sustainable future. We have improved the environmental standards of FedEx’s operations through the implementation of recycling and integrated waste management systems and integrated services. These green practices set a great example for the entire packaging industry within the UAE.”