recycling Archives

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Qatar orders all firms to begin sorting waste from October or face penalty

Less plastic bags, more recycling: All about Qatar’s new firm recycling policies. All firms will be required to place containers for sorting solid waste at their facilities starting October 1,…

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Qatar vows to recycle 60% of World Cup 2022 waste

During the FIFA Arab Cup, no waste from tournament venues was sent to landfill, and 70% was successfully recycled at Al Bayt Stadium. The Ministry of Municipality aims to have…

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Going plastic-free will allow our planet a chance to breathe

The ministry of municipalities is encouraging Qatar residents to use biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic single-use bags. It’s the end of the month and you’re on your way…

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Qatar to open first community recycling hub in Education City

The new initiative aims to encourage the community to start recycling in an effort to help the country’s sustainability goals. To mark Global Recycling Day, Qatar Foundation (QF) has announced…

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HMC to start recycling to reduce waste

Recycling non-hazardous waste on a daily basis can reduce the amount of trash that goes to landfills, in turn greatly helping the environment. A new recycling pilot programme was launched…

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News

Qatar-based company steps up home recycling services

After working with several private companies for years, Global Metals began offering home recycling services in 2014, but was met with very little success, its managers told Doha News.

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Culture

New Qatar startup gives old tires a colorful makeover

"We have to get the market warmed up to the idea," says Egyptian business owner Nada Mohamed. "Not everyone in the country accepts healthy recycling. They will tell you, ‘Okay this is cool, but I won’t buy it. I need a brand new thing.'"

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News

Less construction waste being dumped in Qatar landfills

More than 9.35 million metric tons of construction waste was sent to landfills in Rawdat Rashid and Mesaieed in 2013. That dropped nearly one-quarter to 7.06 million tons in 2014.

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News

Minister: More recycling bins coming to Qatar

This year, recycling receptacles will be installed in government facilities and other major institutions. A third phase will include adding more recycling bins in public parks and shopping malls.

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