Kassapantoniou noted that partnerships with local entities are essential to the success of any circular solution in the UAE.
During WFES, Again, Please in collaboration with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), launched a framework to establish a reusable foodware ecosystem on Yas Island. The initiative aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Single-Use Plastic Policy and the executive regulations banning specific single-use plastic products, which came into effect on June 1, 2022, as well as the federal regulations introducing additional bans that came into effect starting January 1, 2026.