recycling Archives

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From trash to treasure: Enavra’s quest to transform Qatar’s plastic landscape with fruit seeds

The startup replaced over 10,000 kilogrammes of plastic with their biodegradable products in Qatar since they started in 2019. In a city still grappling with excessive waste and striving for…

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This plastic-eating fungus may be planet Earth’s saviour

These fungi might be the solution to finally get rid of plastic. In a cutting-edge experiment conducted by experts at the University of Sydney, polypropylene, a plastic that’s notoriously difficult…

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100% of World Cup 2022 waste sorted and recycled

Qatar 2022 was billed the first carbon-neutral World Cup in the tournament’s history. All 100% of the waste created during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been sorted and…

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Qatar to open seven new factories at recycling hub

Al Ajfa is quickly becoming a vital hub for the recycling industry, with the goal of assisting Qatar in meeting its ambitious sustainability targets. Seven new recycling plants are set…

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72% of World Cup venues waste segregated, ready for recycling

About 80,000 tonnes of waste was collected from World Cup related venues. Up to 72% of the waste produced at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums and other event…

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This is how much clean energy was produced from World Cup waste

Up to 72% of the waste produced at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums and other event locations has been separated for recycling purposes. Waste recycled during the FIFA World…

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Qatar recycles 80% of World Cup stadium waste

Approximately 80% of waste from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums have been recycled. Around 80% of all waste from the World Cup tournament has successfully been recycled from all…

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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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