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Tribune News Network
Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences hosted several government entities such as Tadweer, Environment agency Abu Dhabi, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority as well as representatives from other 5-star hotel properties in the city for a presentation and demonstration of the newly developed technology regarding waste management.
Bab Al Qasr announced that it had taken further step into adhering to the sustainability policy recommended by the Emirates of Abu Dhabi by ustilising modern methods and techniques in waste management.
As part of the efforts to maintain zero-harm to the environment approach, the practice of using a mechanised waste system, that self-treats the waste, is being adopted by the property. This modern waste management process is executed through a collaboration with one of the leading companies in the field, headquartered in the region.
The attendees were given a presentation regarding the system as well as a live demonstration by Andy Walker, Managing Director of Inventive Environmental Solutions (IES), the company behind the technology.
"This new technology, developed in the UAE, is a major breakthrough in waste management. It provides a way to the future for the UAE in accomplishing its mission towards creating an environment-friendly and sustainable environment," said Bin Moosa Group Chairman Saayah Mohamed Musa al Qubaisi.
IES have developed and patented a containerised garbage processing system which has been designed to reduce the volume of waste by 80 percent. It removes water through an evaporation process reducing the weight by as much as 50 percent.
The unique process has no artificial heating element and relies on friction to generate heat during the process which in turn allows the moisture contained in the garbage to evaporate as steam. The steam is then condensed back into water and returned safely to the environment.
Towards the end of each cycle the system automatically super heats the steam which sterilises the garbage killing any harmful germs and bacteria. The now dry, odorless and sterile processed garbage is then dispensed into a vacuum bag and sealed. The bag of garbage can be stored for up to 12 months and used as fuel substitute.
One of system's many benefits is reducing or eliminating the cost and liability for transporting waste to landfills.
The whole process is completed between 25 to 40 minutes depending on the moisture content of the waste. Under normal conditions the system can process around 500 kg of garbage in approximately 7 to 8 hours.
The units are designed and constructed locally in the United Arab Emirates by IES.
