The Diriyah Gate Development Authority has partnered with PepsiCo to launch a new initiative to raise awareness and encourage recycling in the community.
The scheme has involved the installation of recycling bins throughout Diriyah, with most concentrated around Al-Othaim Mall, one of town’s busiest shopping centers.
The containers for plastic and metal waste have already been well-received by members of the local community.
Haifa Alrwishid, a DGDA community engagement officer, said: “I am thrilled that the people of Diriyah have taken to using the new recycling bins. It is a big step in the right direction for our community and moves us closer to our goal of living in a green, sustainable environment.
“A healthy recycling program is a staple of any modern community. Recycling is also key to achieving DGDA’s goal of delivering its world-class sustainability agenda.”
Most materials, including plastic, aluminum, and paper can be recycled for multiple uses with it being possible to repurpose an estimated 75 percent of waste.
For example, plastics can be made into storage containers, shopping bags, ropes, brooms, or even car batteries, while aluminum can be turned back into cans or be used for products such as cookware and making cars.
“With this initiative, the DGDA wants to highlight the importance of recycling. It prevents pollution, reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, limits the need to harvest new raw materials, saves energy, saves money, and allows our products to be used to their fullest extent.
“We are excited to see how this initiative impacts on the levels of recycling in the community going forward,” Alrwishid added.
The authority is at the helm of the Diriyah Gate giga-project, which aims to transform the area into a hub for Saudi culture and heritage through world-class historical conservation work and extensive redevelopment and regeneration.
The DGDA recycling initiative, delivered with PepsiCo and with Naqaa Solutions providing the containers, will last until the end of December when the people of Diriyah will take over responsibility for continuing the campaign.
Diriyah, Jewel of the Kingdom: Diriyah champions recycling among community with new initiative
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Diriyah, Jewel of the Kingdom: Diriyah champions recycling among community with new initiative
KSrelief aid reaches thousands in crisis zones
- Since 2015, KSrelief has implemented 4,066 projects in 109 countries, spending over $8.28 billion
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to provide vital assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
In Yemen, the organization distributed 1,850 shopping vouchers in Marib governorate, enabling beneficiaries to purchase winter clothing. The aid reached hundreds of displaced individuals living in camps.
In Lebanon, the KSrelief-funded ambulance service of the Subul Al-Salam Social Association in Miniyeh district, northern Lebanon, carried out 34 emergency missions last week.
In Chad, the Saudi aid agency distributed 1,600 cartons of dates and women’s hygiene kits in Chari-Baguirmi province, benefiting 800 families from the most vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, refugees, and widows.
KSrelief also distributed 803 food baskets in Dandadji village, Maradi, Niger, benefiting 5,621 individuals from 803 families.
In Sudan, the agency distributed 2,513 food baskets to vulnerable and displaced families in Kosti locality, White Nile state, reaching 18,678 individuals.
Since 2015, KSrelief has implemented 4,066 projects in 109 countries, spending over $8.28 billion on food security, health, education, water and sanitation, shelter and early recovery.
