RIYADH: Sustainability efforts in the Kingdom are set to receive a boost as the Saudi Investment Recycling Co. has inked a deal with Edama Organic Solutions to accelerate waste management.
The agreement will see the companies uniting to promote desert agricultural development, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.
Edama was formed in 2017 as a spin-off from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology with a focus on delivering sustainable managed solutions.
Under the deal, a new joint company will be formed to develop organic waste recycling in Saudi Arabia, SPA added.
Ziyad Al-Shiha, CEO of SIRC, said that effectively materializing natural waste recycling initiatives is one of the company’s primary goals, aligned with the targets outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
He added that SIRC will spearhead the journey to lead the circular economy by activating partnerships and investments, both locally and internationally.
“This project works to find sustainable solutions that address pressing environmental challenges and by leveraging science and technology, with the aim of fostering a greener future for Saudi Arabia,” said Sabrina Vettori, CEO of Edama.
She also expressed excitement about the firm’s collaboration with SIRC, which is expected to enhance recycling operations throughout Saudi Arabia.
Ian Campbell, the acting vice president for innovation at KAUST, noted that proper management of organic waste is necessary in Saudi Arabia to promote the public health of residents.
According to Campbell, a focus on natural debris control will help the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to plant 10 billion trees and restore over 40 million hectares of degraded land through research and development.
The agreement is the latest move by SIRC to push forward the environmental protection agena in the Kingdom.
In September, the company inked a deal with the Saudi Ports Authority to combat the harmful effects of oil spills.
Under the agreement, the organizations will work together to create waste reception facilities and assist in tackling potential oil spills.
In August, SIRC signed another deal with Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline flynas to embrace integrated waste management practices.
The Memorandum of Understanding will look into recycling solutions from the operational waste collected from airlines, including oils, plastics and batteries.
