Keywords: Recycling


Europe recognizes chemical recycling as part of plastic recycling targets

The European Union has officially approved counting chemical recycling toward mandatory recycled content in plastic bottles, marking a significant shift in EU recycling policy. On Friday, the 27 EU member states voted in favor of including chemical recycling in the calculation of recycled content. Previously,......

Samta Metals launches $70 million recycling and metal production facility in Kenitra Free Zone

Samta Metals & Alloys inaugurated a major industrial facility in the Atlantic Free Zone of Kenitra, investing around $70 million (approximately 700 million dirhams). The metal processing complex covers more than 36,000 square meters and will focus on recycling non-ferrous scrap metals to manufacture......

Moroccan textile sector accelerates transition to circular economy with IFC support

The Moroccan textile industry is taking a significant step towards a more sustainable future, driven by a strategic transition to a circular economy model. With the support of a $1.7 million program funded by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the sector is aiming to establish a recycling and......

Mercedes Unveils Europe's Most Advanced Battery Recycling Facility with 96% Recovery Rate

Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated Europe's first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling facility in Kuppenheim, Germany, marking a significant advancement in sustainable automotive manufacturing. This multi-million euro investment establishes a closed-loop battery recycling system,......

Morocco's Pivotal Role in Addressing Global Plastic Pollution

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom has shed light on Morocco's significant contribution to tackling the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. The study, which analyzed data from various sources, including the United Nations Environment......

Morocco's Waste Import Controversy: Ministry Defends 2.5 Million Ton Deal Amid Growing Public Concern

The debate over Morocco's decision to import 2.5 million tons of European waste has intensified, with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development vigorously defending its controversial stance. The importation, which includes old tires and household waste, has sparked significant......

Rabat Region Pioneers Innovative Water Recycling to Combat Drought

In the face of mounting water scarcity, Morocco's Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region is taking bold steps to address its growing water deficit. The region has embraced an innovative approach by implementing a network of wastewater treatment plants (STEPs) to generate valuable water resources. This groundbreaking......

Recycling Renaissance: Europe's Soaring Exports of Recyclable Materials to Morocco Reach Historic Highs

In a remarkable testament to the burgeoning recycling industry, the European Union (EU) nations have set a new record for exporting recyclable materials, including waste and scrap metal, to Morocco. Recent data from Eurostat shows that in 2023, EU countries shipped approximately 890,000 tonnes of these......