In Focus | Wipe Out Waste

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    Saturday Aug 22

    Limitless possibilities

    Gulf News Wipe out Waste (WoW) campaign looks at different companies that try their best to reduce the amount of waste produced in terms of electricity, water and money.

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    Tuesday Aug 18

    Dewa facilitates efficient water, energy use forum

    The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) Tuesday announced it teamed up with Emirates Group, to organise a four-day workshop offering detailed information on various energy conservation techniques.

  • Saturday Aug 8

    Save money by proper storage

    Proper food storage can be a great way to save on time and money during Ramadan, especially since many residents buy food in bulk.

  • Saturday Aug 1

    'The smell test is not good enough'

    Expired food may or may not have a negative impact on an individual. But, specialists advise to be safe instead of being sorry.

  • Saturday Aug 1

    Expiry date a major concern for readers

    Do you check the expiry date of food items? Out of the 4,140 Gulf News readers polled, 91 per cent said they did.

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    Saturday Aug 1

    Decoding food dates

    Do the different kinds of dates on food products in supermarkets make as much sense as rocket science? Well, you are not alone. The 'use by', 'sell by', 'best before' information does tend to confuse, as they signify 'expiry date' to most users.

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    Saturday Jul 25

    Raising eco baby

    A nappy takes 500 years to biodegrade. The world uses about half a trillion of them in a year. Go green, buy reuseable diapers. It is cheaper and protects the planet.

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    Saturday Jul 18

    Save nearly 30 per cent of your electricity bill with right habits

    In a world where renewable energy is the lifeline that nations are hanging on to, it has become imperative that we learn how to conserve our use of electricity and water.

  • Saturday Jul 18

    Keeping your homes safe

    The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) have set out to warn residents of the possible dangers one is surrounded by at home, through their 'Safe Home campaign'.

  • Saturday Jul 11

    A smart eater

    Eating out is common but it is also one of the fastest ways of emptying your pockets.

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