The Menace of Landfills in Kuwait
Kuwait, being one of the richest countries, is among the highest per capita waste generators in the world. Each year more than 2 million tons of solid waste in generated in the tiny Arab nation. High...
View ArticleSolid Waste Management in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has been witnessing rapid industrialization, high population growth rate and fast urbanization which have resulted in increased levels of pollution and waste. Solid waste management is...
View ArticleFood Waste in Ramadan: Trends and Counter-Measures
With the holy month of Ramadan starting, preparations are in full swing to make all necessary arrangements by the government, traders and commercial establishments to provide all utilities, goods and...
View ArticleRecycling Prospects in Saudi Arabia
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...
View ArticleSolid Waste Management Challenges in GCC
The challenges posed by solid waste to governments and communities are many and varied. In the Gulf Cooperation Council region, where most countries have considerably high per capita waste generation...
View ArticleWaste-to-Energy in Jordan: Potential and Challenges
Effective sustainable solid waste management is of great importance both for people’s health and for environmental protection. In Jordan, insufficient financial resources, growing population, rapid...
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