MY BAG MY EARTH

MY BAG MY EARTH

In 2006 to reduce the use of plastic and introduce reusable bags and materials in association with Dubai Municipality and with the support of HRH Princess Haya and the International Humanitarian City, IAHV lead a campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags in retail shopping in Dubai. This was line with the vision of HRH Sheikh Mohammed’s decision to introduce innovative strategies to address global environmental issues.

The highlight of the campaign was a dynamic workshop conducted by IAHV for the heads and representatives of all the big malls and retail stores in Dubai where participants were introduced to state of art research information on the impact of plastics not just on environment and animal life, but directly on human life resulting in chronic illness that have become epidemics today.

A powerful outcome of this workshop was that the Dubai Municipality announced a ‘Green Store’ Award to stores that would promote the use of alternative materials like jute, cloth or paper bags for shopping.

IAHV conducted campaigns on a smaller scale in schools, organisations and in malls educating the public on the use of alternative materials while shopping.

Testimonials

M.,
age 26
“I had decided to go back to my anti-depressants before this (The Art of Living) course, but now I don’t need them. I will practice these techniques every single day for the rest of my life. I only hope other people are lucky enough to take this course. It has given me more help than I could have ever imagined possible. Thank you.”

Course participant

“I’ve been suffering from a loss of concentration, weak memory and extreme anger. Now I feel as if something heavy has been lifted from my back.”

Course Participant

“I found that this training of breathing is so useful and its benefit shows when I do it. I feel that my heart is stronger and younger. When I can’t sleep I just do the breathing and I feel energy in all parts of my body.”

Dr. Venus

“I feel peace with myself and have less stress. I think if I continue with the practice, this feeling of peace will continue to grow.”

M. Ali Bankat

"Before this experience, I was sad, depressed and starting to lose hope because of the situation here in Iraq. Now, after only four days, I feel confident in myself – happier, have hopes and dreams again and I feel that life is so beautiful. I have started to love everyone and physically I have much more energy and am able to do more things. I want to thank you very much for helping all of us feel better.”