Hutchison Ports Sohar launches ‘Green Terminal’ campaign

Muscat – 

Hutchison Ports Sohar, the container terminal operator inside Sohar Port, final week launched a ‘Green Terminal’ campaign as component of its CSR programme.

The very first lot of six.970 tonnes of paper was picked up by the Recycling Services organization on the launch day.

The very first phase of the initiative is aimed at decreasing and/or avoiding the generation of non-biodegradable waste in the workplace premises and reusing the components. The organization has replaced the plastic water bottles with insulated stainless-steel water bottles for 200-plus employees functioning at the yard below the sun. These bottles preserve the water cool for the employees functioning outdoors as nicely as minimize the usage of disposable plastic bottles. The usage of paper and plastic cups, plastic cutleries are stopped as nicely.

Segregation of waste is the most crucial element to carry out smooth recycling non-segregation leads to wastage of beneficial sources. Thus, to effectively accomplish zero strong waste disposal, Hutchison Ports Sohar will be installing segregated recycling bins all more than the terminal yard as nicely as the workplace premises, and required awareness sessions will be carried out for all the employees. The employees have joined in the efforts towards environmental conservation.

Information Source: Muscat Daily