Waste management in Egypt

In Egypt waste and lack of proper management of it pose serious health and environmental problems for the country and its population. There has been some governmental attempts to better the system of waste management since the 1960s but those have not proven sufficient until now. In the last 10 years, focused attempts at recycling are present and growing in the country. But these are largely informal or private actors, and government initiatives are necessary to properly manage these systems and provide them with appropriate resources. Quotes The current state of solid waste management is resulting in increased environmental damage and negative impacts on health. Recycling capacity remains weak overall. Increasing waste separation at the source would greatly help reduce the volume of landfilled waste. External links Category:Egypt