The breathable sand helps to grow abundant green cover, while reducing water requirements
Students involved in sustainable planting at Dwight School Dubai campus using 'breathable sand'
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Dwight School Dubai, a leading international IB school with campuses on three continents, has successfully used the water-wise and sustainable ‘breathable sand’ solution offered by Dake Rechsand, a Dubai-based company offering sustainable solutions in water conservation and desert farming, as part of a tree planting drive in its Dubai campus.
The initiative was spearheaded by students themselves, with Grade 8 Student Akshada Dake playing an active role in conceptualizing the project. “Dake Rechsand’s breathable sand technology is very interesting and has many sustainable aspects which I and the school feel strongly about”, said Akshada. “The project was an educational experience and students got first-hand experience of an innovation that allows plants to flourish in harsh desert conditions, such as Dubai. Hopefully the project will continue to grow, as more students get interested in plant care and technologies that influence sustainability”.