MEWA aims to recycle 95% of waste to boost GDP by SAR 120B

Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) buildin

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) unveiled a plan to develop the Kingdom’s waste sector, which targets a 95% recycling rate, contributing roughly SAR 120 billion to the Saudi gross domestic product (GDP).

The ministry's annual report stated its goal of sustainability through recycling 100 million tons of waste annually and creating over 100,000 jobs, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.

The report highlighted efforts towards sustainable development goals, including the National Environment Strategy which involved more than 65 initiatives and over SAR 55 billion worth of investments.

Currently, Saudi Arabia's waste management recycling rate does not exceed 3-4%, the world's lowest, which MEWA seeks to raise to 95%. It acknowledges the existence of hazardous wastes, like medical waste, needing scientific management to ensure public safety. A specialized center manages waste and collaborates with the private sector to meet these goals, according to the report.

The ministry, so far, has managed to preserve more than 90,000 hectares and planted over 50 million trees, boosting community awareness and environmental compliance.

Lastly, the report noted that the Kingdom's Sand & Dust Storm Center recorded the lowest dust storms, just 10%. This was attributed to numerous natural reserves, increased rainfall, cloud seedlings, and the planting of nearly 50 million trees nationwide.

The report highlighted efforts towards sustainable development goals, including the National Environment Strategy which involved more than 65 initiatives and over SAR 55 billion worth of investments.

Currently, Saudi Arabia's waste management recycling rate does not exceed 3-4%, the world's lowest, which MEWA seeks to raise to 95%. It acknowledges the existence of hazardous wastes, like medical waste, needing scientific management to ensure public safety. A specialized center manages waste and collaborates with the private sector to meet these goals, according to the report.

The ministry, so far, has managed to preserve more than 90,000 hectares and planted over 50 million trees, boosting community awareness and environmental compliance.

Lastly, the report noted that the Kingdom's Sand & Dust Storm Center recorded the lowest dust storms, just 10%. This was attributed to numerous natural reserves, increased rainfall, cloud seedlings, and the planting of nearly 50 million trees nationwide