This technology guarantees constant recycling and utilization of waste and byproducts inside the system, therefore supporting sustainability and the building of a circular economy, Situated at the Dubai World Central (DWC) warehouse, the factory's creative arrangement is meant to handle a range of materials, including the counterfeit items caught by Dubai customs.

On Monday morning, a guided tour of the facility highlighted its processes and let guests see the cutting-edge technologies in use. Discarded wearable things are moved automatically by conveyor belts, which are subsequently sorted and handled using both sophisticated tools and hand inspection, Workers sorting non-recyclable items, various kinds of fabrics, and even color-based trash classification must This thorough choosing guarantees that only recyclable components remain, therefore helping the factory to lower waste and promote resource efficiency.

Emphasizing their joint obligation to dispose of counterfeit items in an environmentally friendly manner, Rajesh Garg, the Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer at Landmark Retail, described the cooperation with Dubai customs, Recently, the facility received the first load of seized items—counterfeit goods valued more than Dh5.4 million. Landmark Group complies with Dubai customs' recommendations on handling and recycling these goods as part of the cooperation.

The facility also features a section specifically designed for staff separation of plastic and metallic accessories from apparel. These things are taken out and kept aside for simpler handling, therefore guaranteeing a complete and effective recycling process. Garg said he was happy with the way the factory handled counterfeit goods as, although the items wouldn't be resold in their original form, environmentally friendly recycling of them fits the company's sustainability objectives.

Apart from repurposing fake products, the Landmark Group's "donation and recycling" program helps to lower waste. The business sets up collecting boxes in their stores to inspire locals to donate their used wearable things. Customers get certificates valued Dh10 to Dh20 to encourage involvement, which they may use for next purchases. Garg clarified that the initiative aims to increase consciousness of the need of trash management and recycling. Landmark wants to motivate consumers to take personal responsibility for their recycling activities by making the process more handy and providing prizes.

Professionals from the sector also underlined the UAE's strategic posture as a possible worldwide leader in environmentally friendly business, Garg pointed out that the UAE's strategic location and strong aviation and logistical facilities made it a perfect base for green product manufacture and recycling. The nation presents a special chance to help materials flow, transform them into environmentally beneficial goods, and re-export them all around.

By means of projects like as the textile recycling facility and the donation program, the Landmark Group is enabling the UAE to have a more sustainable future, therefore supporting both environmental objectives and economic development, This project marks a major step toward advancing the circular economy, in which trash is not thrown away but rather used, therefore helping the environment and the community.

UAE to recycle and rebrand confiscated goods at Dubai factory

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