Saudi Arabia produces about 53 million tonnes of waste every year. By 2035, this is expected to grow to 106 million tonnes, due to rapid industrialisation, population growth, and urbanisation. Developing a more efficient waste management strategy and infrastructure was a major objective of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic overhaul plan announced in 2016. The Kingdom recycles no more than 10% of the 50 million tons of recyclable materials it produces each year, studies commissioned by the sovereign fund show. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom has accorded top priority to waste management and is keen on building a circular economy for a sustainable future.

“Companies have to adapt and innovate or they’re going nowhere, and that’s critical to the way we work. It’s all about trying new things and thinking outside the box. I’m dedicated to building an innovative and forward-thinking culture,” that is the sentiments of  Karl David, Cleanaway Regional Manager, at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony at Cleanaway’s Brooklyn Resource Recovery Centre.

The opening of the new mobile recycling manufactured by EDGE Innovate is just one component of a high-level strategy to increase the company’s sustainable footprint. As the market and government regulations change, so too do the expectations of customers, with growing demand for greater recovery and sustainable material outcomes. “We’re always asking, what can we do next? And with the Victorian Government creating incentives, it’s encouraging the business to evolve,” he says.

Health and Safety is the most crucial aspect within a waste management site, with an EDGE mobile sorting station employers are able to ensure the best practice of safety is implemented.