Tadweer Group and Umm Al Emarat Park Set Guinness World Record with Recycled Bottle-Cap Mosaic

Tadweer Group and Umm Al Emarat Park have set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s largest recycled bottle-cap mosaic. Created with the active involvement of the local community, the artwork highlights the role of recycling, collective responsibility and creative reuse in advancing environmental sustainability in Abu Dhabi.

Umm Al Emarat Park and Tadweer Group have officially achieved a Guinness World Record for the largest recycled materials mosaic, created entirely from recycled plastic bottle caps. The sustainability-focused artwork was formally recognised during an award ceremony at the Park on 18 December, attended by representatives of both partners and official Guinness World Records adjudicators.

The mosaic covers an area of 25 square metres and depicts universal recycling symbols, transforming everyday plastic waste into a permanent visual statement for environmental responsibility.

Earlier in December, Tadweer Group and Umm Al Emarat Park invited residents to actively participate in the world record attempt. Families, students and visitors were encouraged to place recycled bottle caps onto a custom-built wall, contributing to a shared creative process while engaging with key environmental issues.

Over two participation periods from 8 to 10 December, more than 350 participants collectively contributed around 18 hours to complete the mosaic. In total, 24,846 plastic bottle caps were used. To ensure broad community involvement, the Park offered free entry during dedicated time slots.

The record-breaking mosaic marked the final stage of the "Cap Your Way to Sustainability" outreach campaign, launched in partnership with Tadweer Group. Schools and community partners across Abu Dhabi were invited to collect plastic bottle caps, promoting recycling awareness and responsible waste management practices.

As lead partner, Tadweer Group oversaw the overall concept, design and structural execution of the mosaic, as well as contributing a significant share of the recycled materials used.

According to Abdulwahed Juma, Executive Director of Communications and Awareness at Tadweer Group, the initiative clearly reflects the organisation's strategic objectives: raising environmental awareness while supporting Abu Dhabi's ambition to divert 80 per cent of waste from landfills by 2030.

Rasha Kablawi, official spokesperson for Umm Al Emarat Park, emphasised the importance of community-driven sustainability initiatives, particularly during the UAE's Year of Community, highlighting the role of collective action in creating lasting environmental impact.

Beyond the record itself, the project demonstrates how recycled plastics can be transformed into recognised works of art, reinforcing sustainability as both a cultural and environmental value.