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السماد من المخلفات الغذائية في المنزل

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يضيف البستانيون والمزارعون السماد بشكل عام إلى التربة لتحسين خصائصه الفيزيائية، فالسماد ببساطة هو مادة عضوية متحللة – يمكن أن يكون غُصين مادة عضوية، ويمكن كذلك أن يكون قشر الموز والبيض. سنتعرف في هذه المقالة على كيفية الاستفادة من المخلفات العضوية في منازلنا وتحويلها لسماد عضوي. مؤخراً ساهم انتشار الوعي البيئي والاهتمام بالصحة في نمو الطلب على الأطعمة العضوية والطبيعية خصوصاً تلك المزروعة في المنزل. وبات الناس مهتمين أكثر بتبني الممارسات المستدامة في منازلهم؛ ومن ذلك إنتاج السماد الطبيعي في المنزل من خلال إعادة تدوير النفايات العضوية بداءً بالمخلفات الغذائية إلى أوراق الشجر المتساقط في الحديقة. لماذا (الكومبوست) يفيد البيئة؟ … Continue reading →

Everything You Need to Know About Recycling of Glass

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Glass and bottles are a large component of waste due to their weight and density consisting of bottles, broken glassware, light bulbs and other items. The glass bottle use is not much declining due to rising consumers, high consumption and introduction of a variety of soft drinks and juices. Glass recycling is at a minimum in many countries due to lack of segregation, awareness and economic reasons. Management of glass bottles is a major challenge as it takes millions of years to degrade glass naturally. Glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without any loss … Continue reading →

Sustainable Waste Management in Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia

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Abstract Large-scale infrastructure development is central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, but construction activity also generates significant waste. This article presents the waste management approach at DG-II, Infra Package-1, where approximately 130 tonnes of waste are generated monthly, equivalent to about 1,560 tonnes annually if the rate remains constant. The system covers general and construction waste generated across work fronts, offices and site facilities. Waste is segregated and temporarily stored, then collected and transported by Delta Solution, the designated waste management service provider, with final disposal at AKAM. The case study highlights how structured waste control, traceability, source segregation and … Continue reading →

Waste Management Awareness in Oman: A Survey

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The four Rs (reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle) of waste management have not yet entered the everyday discourse of Oman, but does this mean that they are not part of everyday life in Oman? We think the people of Oman can help us to answer this question. To get a first-hand understanding of the degree of waste management awareness in Oman, a pilot study was designed, a questionnaire was prepared, and in a series of interviews with individual Omanis we recorded their responses. Insights into Waste Awareness Survey The questionnaire covered household consumption habits, food waste and other household waste, and awareness … Continue reading →

El Niño, Your Leftovers, and the Methane Problem Hiding in Plain Sight

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A limp celery stalk, a banana peel or yesterday’s rice hardly looks like a climate problem. Once those scraps disappear into the kitchen trash, most of us stop thinking about them. Yet food does not disappear when it leaves the kitchen: it enters a waste management system, and if that system ends in a landfill, the climate consequences can be surprisingly significant. That may seem far removed from El Niño, but the connection is worth examining carefully. Food waste does not cause El Niño, and composting cannot control it. El Niño is a natural Pacific Ocean-atmosphere cycle. The connection is … Continue reading →

Waste Management in the GCC: Things to Know

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Fast industrialisation, urbanisation, enhanced consumerism and rise in standards of living is causing generation of large quantities of waste which needs to be stored, transported, treated and disposed. Globally, municipal and urban governments are spending huge financial and human resources on waste management but the service coverage is barely coinciding with the generated waste quantities as overflowing communal containers and waste heaps are amply witnessed in all major urban centres. The worldwide quantities of municipal solid waste are rapidly increasing. According to a UNEP study, around 2.1 billion tonnes of MSW was generated worldwide in 2023, which is expected to … Continue reading →

Recycling of E-Waste in GCC: Challenges and Opportunities

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The growing amount of e-waste is gaining more and more attention on the global agenda. In 2017, e-waste production is expected to reach up to 48 million metric tons worldwide. The biggest contributors to this volume are highly developed nations, with the top three places of this inglorious ranking going to Norway, Switzerland and Iceland. In Norway, each inhabitant produces a massive 28.3 kg of e-waste every year. Not far behind the top ten of this ranking lie GCC member states, with both Kuwait and UAE producing each 17.2 kg e-waste per capita per year. Saudi Arabia with its many … Continue reading →

تحلل نفايات الإطارات

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يتم تجاهل عشرات الملايين من الإطارات في منطقة الشرق الأوسط كل عام . إن التخلص من نفايات الإطارات  مهمة صعبة لأن الإطارات لها عمر طويل وغير القابلة للتحلل . الطريقة التقليدية في إدارة نفايات الإطارات هي تخزينها أو إغراقها أو طمرها  غير القانوني، وكلها حلول قصيرة الأجل .الإطارات المخزونة توفر  أرضا خصبة مثالية لتكاثر البعوض، والحشرات والثعابين . بعض الحرائق المفاجئة او العرضية في مكبات الإطارات في إثارة إصدار الغازات السامة منها لأشهر . على سبيل المثال، شب حريق هائل  في الجهراء موقع تفريغ في الكويت في ابريل 2012 حيث تم تخزين أكثر من 5 ملايين من نفايات الإطارات . … Continue reading →

Why Do We Need Recycling: Things You Must Know

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Recycling is the process in which used or abandoned materials from our everyday waste is converted into new products. Items that can be recycled include; glass, paper, plastics and various metals.  The process of recycling involves waste segregation after collection, processing the recyclable waste and finally manufacturing products from the waste thus processed. Why Do We Need Recycling? Manufacturing products involves obtaining raw materials from various sources. Raw materials may be from forests or mines. They are then transported to the place of manufacture usually by land or sea, which is an energy consuming process. Procurement of raw materials and … Continue reading →

Recycling Prospects in Saudi Arabia

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Recycling conserves resources, reduces landfill use, and saves energy. It diminishes pollution, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and fosters economic growth by creating jobs in the recycling sector. Technological advances in recycling methods are encouraged, promoting environmental stewardship and awareness. It’s a critical component of sustainable waste management and helps protect natural ecosystems. The concept of waste recycling has been getting increasing attention in Saudi Arabia in recent years. The country produces around 15 million tons of municipal solid waste each year with an average daily rate of 1.4 kg per person. This rate is projected to double (30 million tons … Continue reading →

Advancements in Tire Shredding: Enhancing Tire Disposal Efficiency

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Disposal of old tires is a real challenge, especially considering its link to broader issues such as waste management and environmental care. With growing global concern, finding efficient ways to handle used tires is more crucial than ever. One approach gaining popularity is tire-shredding, a practical method to deal with tire waste that also minimizes environmental impact. Fortunately, the tire-shredding techniques of today have undergone numerous transformations, mainly owing to technological advancements. These improvements aim to make the tire shredding process more efficient, sustainable, and less damaging to the environment. This article explores these technological advancements in-depth, highlighting how they … Continue reading →

A Holistic Approach to Tackling Food Waste Problem in Qatar

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In a country that imports 90% of its food, discarded food accounts for about half of Qatar’s municipal garbage. These statistics point to the loss of millions of riyals each year, in the form of food wastage. The food in landfills rots to release greenhouse gases like methane which are responsible for the rise in temperatures which contributes to global warming. According to Project Drawdown, the global leader in quantifying climate change strategies, reducing food waste is the single greatest solution to reverse climate change, which could draw 87 gigatons of CO2 out of the atmosphere, way ahead of a global plant-based … Continue reading →