Wafi Energy, a Shell licensee in Pakistan, has achieved another significant sustainability milestone with the inauguration of its second retail station built using recycled plastic. Situated in Police Lines Rawalpindi, this new station is a testament to the company’s ongoing commitment to innovative, environmentally responsible solutions in Pakistan’s energy and retail sectors.

 

Incorporating 7,700 kilograms of plastic waste, roughly equivalent to 5.8 million individual plastic items, the station showcases how waste can be repurposed into durable construction materials, helping reduce the environmental footprint of the retail industry.

 

The inauguration was attended by key stakeholders, including officials from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both of whom expressed their support for Wafi Energy’s eco-friendly initiatives.

 

This new Rawalpindi station follows the successful launch of the first of its kind in Karachi, which repurposed 6,500 kilograms of plastic waste into pavers and concrete blocks, with collaboration from Concept Loop, a Wafi Tameer alumni startup.

 

Wafi Energy’s sustainability initiatives don’t stop there. In Karachi, the company has also constructed a 730-foot plastic road using 2.5 tonnes of waste lubricant bottles. The road has proven to be resilient against both heat and rain, offering long-term benefits to the local community.

 

Mr. Zubair Shaikh, CEO of Wafi Energy, emphasized at the ceremony: “At Wafi Energy, sustainability is not just a commitment – it is a responsibility. With the launch of Pakistan’s second retail site made with recycled plastic, we are demonstrating how innovation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. By reusing over 5.8 million pieces of plastic waste, this site is more than just a fuel station, it is a symbol of our belief in a cleaner, greener future for Pakistan.”

 

With the launch of the Rawalpindi site, Wafi Energy continues to lead the charge in sustainable retail practices, offering practical solutions that contribute to a more climate-resilient and eco-conscious Pakistan.