DOHA: Over 30,000 bottle tops collected in Qatar and was designed by artist Seana Mallen are among the attractions at the Qatar Sustainability Expo which runs at the Doha Exhibition Center, alongside the UN Climate Change Conference in Doha.
The Bottle Top Art Project is showcased by the Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) along with an array of other green initiatives, including its recently-launched Baytna project, which will create Qatar’s first Passivhaus.
“Qatar Green Building Council aims to promote and raise awareness of environmentally and socially responsible building practices for Qatar,” said Meshal Al Shamari, Director of QGBC.
“Our presence at the Qatar Sustainability Expo is an opportunity not only to engage the industry, but also to spark new dialogue amongst the local community.”
QGBC’s innovative display stand is made from low-carbon eco-friendly plastic wood composite, supplied by Qatar Plastic Products Company (QPPC).
As part of QGBC’s aim to drive sustainable building practices in Qatar, QGBC will be partnering with QPPC to promote the use of this material across many of its projects, including eco-decking for Baytna. The recently-announced Baytna project, a joint experiment with Barwa Real Estate and Kahramaa, sets a new standard in green building for the region by creating Qatar’s first ultra-low energy, airtight Passivhaus.
QGBC members, a network of highly-skilled professionals, are on hand to share with visitors their passion for sustainability.
Many of the members are drawn from QGBC’s range of interest groups, which cover issues including solid waste, water, green infrastructure, energy, green hotels and green schools groups.
They will be offering presentations at the Doha Exhibition Center throughout the Expo, which runs until 7 December. The Peninsula
