Türkiye-based HIPER Plastic is set to establish the first recycling project in the Qantara West Industrial Zone, with a total investment of $40 million (EGP 2 billion).

The Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S to enhance cooperation in responsible ship recycling (RSR) in line with international standards.

Nile Recycling Company and Main Development Company (MDC) signed a contract for a new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling project.

Egypt's Waste Management Regulatory Authority (WMRA) and the Abu Dhabi-based waste management company Tadweer Group inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore and develop cooperation and investment opportunities within Egypt's waste management and recycling sectors.

The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) has signed a cooperation protocol with ZeroCarbon to recycle construction and demolition waste in new cities, as per a statement.

The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has won an international tender to establish four solid waste recycling and treatment plants for Kitchener Drain in Egypt at a total value of €38.8 million.

Egypt’s Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) has signed a partnership contract with the UAE-based sustainable solutions provider BEEAH Group to establish a recycling and waste management firm in the New Administrative Capital.

Recycling and solid waste management are among the important aspects of waste management that can have economic benefits for Egypt. The lack of proper waste management poses serious health and environmental problems for the country and its population. However, with government support and the development of waste management infrastructure, the country can reap the economic benefits of waste management.