Doha: As part of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026, LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar, organised "Recyclers United – Closing the Loop Through Smart Recycling" at its D-Ring Road branch, bringing together the Filipino community and sustainability partners to promote responsible recycling and environmental awareness. The initiative was inaugurated by HE Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, Ambassador of the Philippines to Qatar, in the presence of Mr Shanavas, Regional Director of LuLu Hypermarket Qatar, representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Earthna Foundation, LuLu management and members of the Filipino community.
During the visit, the Ambassador toured the Philippine Embassy's exhibition booth, which showcased its initiatives to promote environmental awareness and sustainability. He also visited LuLu's eco-friendly aisles, highlighting sustainable products and responsible shopping choices, along with reverse vending machines for plastic bottle and aluminium can collection and dedicated e-waste recycling drop-off facilities.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Filipino community teams, who joined the recycling drive and collected a significant number of plastic bottles. The activity highlighted the importance of community participation and collective responsibility in reducing plastic waste and promoting a cleaner, greener environment.
LuLu Hypermarket continues to encourage responsible recycling through smart recycling solutions, including reverse vending machines across its stores, e-waste collection facilities and initiatives promoting reusable and eco-friendly shopping bags. The Embassy of the Philippines played an active role in mobilising the Filipino community, demonstrating how partnerships between businesses, diplomatic missions, government institutions and communities can contribute to achieving Qatar's sustainability goals.
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