Circular solutions for processing glass waste
Find out how the Azure Beach Hotel has managed to save around $60,000 a year through the sustainable processing of glass waste.
The sustainable transformation of Azure Beach Dubai
The challenge
The Azure Beach luxury hotel in Dubai faced major challenges in the efficient disposal of glass waste.
Disposal costs
The external disposal of glass waste through expensive recycling and landfill fees caused high running costs.
Logistics
Transporting used glass bottles caused high CO2 emissions and increased operating costs due to the logistical effort involved.
Environmental impact
Traditional disposal filled landfills and depleted resources. Cost-efficient, sustainable solutions for glass waste utilisation were lacking.
The solution
Azure Beach in Abu Dhabi used the Glass Upcycler and processed over 50-70 tonnes of glass waste per year to turn discarded glass bottles into valuable materials.
On-site processing
Transport costs are saved and dependence on landfill sites is significantly reduced, which brings economic and environmental benefits.
Reuse
High-quality sand and glass granulate are used for beach replenishment, construction projects, landscaping and industrial applications.
Cost savings
By upcycling glass waste and reducing operating costs, it was possible to save around $60,000 per year.
The success
Azure Beach in Dubai uses the Glass Upcycler to achieve sustainable and efficient solutions for glass waste recycling.
Sustainability
Azure Beach actively reduces its ecological footprint by recycling glass waste on site and conserving valuable resources.
Resource extraction
The recycled glass is used in a variety of ways – for example for beach replenishment, pool filtration and decorative and industrial applications.
Efficiency
The introduction of the Glass Upcycler increases efficiency and ensures responsible waste management in the long term.
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