With Dubai’s new single-use plastic ban taking effect as of January 2025, residents and businesses alike are preparing for a significant shift in how we consume and dispose of everyday items. As a leader in sustainable retail, Kibsons is proud to be at the forefront of proactive initiatives that set the standard for eco-conscious shopping in the UAE.
In November 2024, Kibsons made the bold decision to revaluate their environmental footprint and phase out their iconic blue cardboard boxes that had become synonymous with the brand. The boxes have now been replaced with reusable crates that transport food directly to customers’ doorsteps, where they can easily unload their orders. In addition, sustainable eco-wrap has been introduced to safely transport fragile items such as eggs.
The move will save the equivalent of 2,142 trees per month. Over the course of a year, this figure rises to a total of 25,704 trees.
Some of Kibsons additional commitments to sustainability include:
SOLAR: A 50% reduction in electricity use. Spanning over the Kibsons 13,000 metre facility, electricity consumption is reduced by 25% on average annually, with 50% in winter months.
WATER: 75% of water reused. The Kibsons water recycling plant is on track to recycle more than 75% of the water used to keep the demanding cold storage facility up and running. Did you know that by filtering and purifying the water utilised, Kibsons can save 1,000,000 gallons of water annually?
WASTE: 100% organic waste composted. Kibsons organic waste composting plant converts their biodegradable waste material into high-quality organic compost and contributes to reducing their carbon footprint towards landfills wherever possible – producing half a ton of recycled compost per month.
RECYCLE: 90% of plastic and paper is recycled by Kibsons. More than 90% of all plastic at the Kibsons facility is recycled.
FOOD WASTE: To further prevent food waste, Kibsons offer an ‘ugly but tasty’ range of fruits and vegetables which allows customers to purchase imperfect or nearing-expiration produce at a discounted rate.
Kibsons was also the first company in the UAE to swap over to paper-based packaging and enable consumers to choose a ‘no packaging’ delivery option when they shop.
