Amman, Feb. 26 (Petra) – Ministry of Environment on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Waste Recycling Cooperative Association, as part of the executive program for the cleanliness strategy and anti-indiscriminate waste disposal.
This step aims to enhance the system for managing non-hazardous solid waste and establish principles of the circular economy, as a means of supporting sustainable development in the Kingdom.
The MoU, which was signed by Minister of Environment Dr. Ayman Suleiman and Association's Chairman, Hussein Abujabal, in the presence of the Ministry's Secretary-General, Dr. Omar Arabiyat, and a number of officials and stakeholders from both sides.
Under the MoU, the two sides will expand joint cooperation and coordination in raising ecological awareness and promoting a culture of source-based waste sorting practices and recycling activities.
This process would contribute to cutting amount of waste sent to landfills, preserve natural resources, and achieve "optimal" use of recyclable materials within the framework of the circular economy that is based on reintroducing resources into the production cycle.
During the signing ceremony, Suleiman said this step reflects the ministry's commitment to deepening its partnership with civil society organizations and the cooperative sector, noting that the transition to a circular economy is a "national priority." Suleiman noted this vision contributes to creating "quality" job opportunities, promoting innovation in the waste management sector, and increasing resource efficiency.
He added that the ministry will provide the necessary technical and awareness support and oversee the implementation of joint programs, in line with goals of the National Cleanliness and Anti-Indiscriminate Waste Dumping Strategy.
In turn, the association's head expressed his pride in cooperating with the ministry, voicing its commitment to distributing waste sorting containers (for paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal) to schools, institutions, and various sectors in coordination with the ministry departments.
He also affirmed the association's commitment to monitoring collection, transportation, and recycling processes, based on "organized and sustainable" mechanisms, as well as providing the ministry with periodic reports on recycled quantities and future development plans.
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