Amman: The 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 initiative is aimed at enhancing the management of non-hazardous solid waste and establishing principles of a circular economy to support sustainable development in the Kingdom.
According to Jordan News Agency, the MoU was signed by Minister of Environment Dr. Ayman Suleiman and the Association's Chairman, Hussein Abujabal, in the presence of the Ministry's Secretary-General, Dr. Omar Arabiyat, and several officials and stakeholders from both sides. The agreement aims to expand joint cooperation and coordination in raising ecological awareness and promoting a culture of source-based waste sorting practices and recycling activities.
This collaboration is expected to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, preserve natural resources, and optimize the use of recyclable materials by reintroducing resources into the production cycle under the framework of a circular economy. During the signing ceremony, Suleiman emphasized the ministry's commitment to strengthening its partnership with civil society organizations and the cooperative sector, highlighting that the transition to a circular economy is a national priority.
Suleiman also noted that this vision would lead to the creation of job opportunities, the promotion of innovation in the waste management sector, and increased resource efficiency. The ministry will provide technical and awareness support and oversee the implementation of joint programs, aligning with the goals of the National Cleanliness and Anti-Indiscriminate Waste Dumping Strategy.
The association's head expressed pride in cooperating with the ministry, committing to distribute waste sorting containers for paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal to schools, institutions, and various sectors in coordination with ministry departments. Furthermore, the association pledged to monitor collection, transportation, and recycling processes using organized and sustainable mechanisms, and to provide the ministry with regular reports on recycled quantities and future development plans.