The Sustainabilist | GREEN RECOVERY
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talabat mart UAE Goes Green with Biodegradable Bags talabat scales up sustainable solutions towards building a green circular economy
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onsumers, millennials and generation Z in particular, are increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint and the impact their every day decisions have on the environment. Research shows they seek companies that actively do their part to fight climate change, favoring eco-friendly brands who care about our planet’s future. As one of the leading online food delivery platforms in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), talabat recognises the importance of eco-conscious consumerism and the vital role organisations play in changing consumer behavior. Millennials in the MENA region are embracing a greener 8
lifestyle with 59% having purchased at least one product or service to support a socially responsible enterprise. Effective sustainability demands more from businesses and customers alike, the need to adopt more environmentally conscious
decompose much faster than regular plastic in an open environment, hence reducing plastic waste and taking up less space in yet stronger than paper bags, which means they take less space and can easily be reused by customers.
requirement. Launched late February by talabat, In the United Arab Emirates, talabat mart, the first under 30-minute delivery grocery concept in the region which operates from paper bags to biodegradable plastic bags. In addition to consuming four times less energy than paper bags, Biodegradable plastic bags offer many benefits. They
Currently operating from 15 stores in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, it caters to meet consumers’ everyday essentials with hyperfast delivery while contributing to the growth of e-commerce and the national economy. By switching to biodegradable bags, it is further aligning
