CIHEAM Press Review

As the world observes the International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March, Egypt stands at the forefront of a transformative journey towards effective waste management. 
With over 24 million tons of waste produced annually, the country faces significant challenges in this realm. However, through a series of initiatives, Egypt is making remarkable progress in reducing waste and fostering a sustainable future. 
Let’s explore Egypt’s commitment to zero waste, highlighting key initiatives that are reshaping the nation’s waste management landscape.

The Zero Waste project initiated by first lady Emine Erdoğan in 2017 is continuing in full speed as Turkey now aims to free its agriculture from waste. The country now aims to recycle every byproduct that agricultural activities cause, from the moment the seed is planted to harvest. The authorities encourage the recycling of stems, hay, cobs and plastic waste produced in the agricultural processes, as first steps are being taken.

Restaurants in Austin can't throw away food anymore. A new law starting this month requires restaurants to compost food scraps or give them away, as part of the city's Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) that aims to make the southern city more sustainable.
As part of Texas’ Zero Waste by 2040 pledge, all food enterprises (which includes restaurants, shops, and farm markets that serve made-to-order food, as well as places that prepare and process food) will need to use alternatives from sending organic materials to landfills. The measure also requires that employees receive training about handling the waste. 

Cairo (Stock) The Cairo governorate announced on Thursday that booths will be set up to purchase non-organic waste from people for the purposes of recycling

In every house, there always seems to be leftover bread going stale in a corner of the kitchen. The good news is, there are ways to avoid throwing it into the garbage. Here are some tips for you

This Sunday, March 8 marks International Women’s Day, an annual holiday that has been observed for more than a century. Women are at the forefront of so many social justice movements, and climate activism is no exception. From the onset of the U.S. environmental movement in the 1960s up until present-day, many women have led the way by writing books about how everything from the chemical industry to capitalism to conspicuous consumption impacts planet Earth. 
So if you're looking for a way to celebrate International Women’s Day this year, consider honoring the most important woman of them all — Mother Earth, of course — by reading a book about protecting her. 

It is a common belief that food waste dissolves faster than other garbage, but that is actually a myth. Since food waste, like other rubbish, also harms the environment, one environmentally conscious group is fighting to reduce the amount thrown out with simple recipes

If you’re familiar with the amount of waste that is produced in your house on a daily basis, then the notion of “Zero Waste” probably sounds intimidating. From your toiletries down to how you store your food, we all unknowingly create a ton of unnecessary waste every day. By the next morning, the trash is out of the house and thus out of sight out of mind. The “Zero-Waste” movement aims to raise awareness about the fact that most of your waste is not biodegradable, and cannot be recycled. This is why we should all try to produce less waste, which in the long term means creating less of the products that eliminate toxins in our environment and pollute our planet.