Brookfield Properties recycles 1.7 tonnes of e-waste to celebrate 75 Years of India’s Independence and create a sustainable future

The e-waste installations are showcased at Worldmark Aerocity and Gurugram

by Shrutee K

Mumbai, August, 2022: Brookfield Properties takes the lead in creating art with 1.7 tonnes of e-waste at its Worldmark Aerocity and Gurugram properties to bring attention to electronic waste.

Renowned scrap artist Zakir Khan was onboarded to curate the upcycled installation for this initiative. Various installations like the Map of India, a Cage and a lit structure depicting the 75th Year of Independence have been showcased. These have been created with the use of scrap metal as the main element for the upcycled art. It also includes objects like cycle chains, bike gears, metal wheel rims, corrugated sheets and various other screws, nuts and metallic articles. The use of colors and lighting techniques leave a lasting impact on the viewer.

This renowned artist from the All India Fine Arts & Craft Society (AIIFACS) has previously displayed work at other prominent developments.

Expressing his views Mr. Alok Agarwal, MD & CEO, Brookfield Properties said, “Reducing waste from our operations waste from landfill is a key element of our strategy to reduce our environmental impacts.  Recycling e-waste is a key step to help the circular economy and this innovative approach not only creates environmental awareness but also helps in finding a good use for unwanted materials.”

The scrap art exhibit can be viewed at Worldmark Aerocity and Gurugram from August 6 to 21 by the public in addition to being viewed virtually on social media handles.

About Brookfield Properties: Brookfield Properties is a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets. The company is active in nearly all real estate sectors, including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality and logistics, operating more than 800 properties and over 390 million square feet of real estate in gateway markets on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. With a focus on sustainability, a commitment to excellence and the drive for relentless innovation in the planning, development and management of buildings and their surroundings, Brookfield Properties is reimagining real estate from the ground up.

In India, Brookfield Properties manages 50 million sq. ft. of high-quality assets in some of the key gateway markets, 37 million sq. ft. of this is already operational. It Includes Candor TechSpace in Gurugram, Noida and Kolkata, Powai Business District, Waterstones, and Equinox in Mumbai and recently acquired office campuses in Southern India and CoWrks, the Co-working and Flexi office business across India.

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