The Minister added that holistic coalition will be launched to address challenges on waste management for the first time in the history of COPs. Noting that more than 60% of the waste generated from the continent from urban centers is biodegradable, while 20% is recyclable (plastic, metal, etc.). By reaching the Initiative’s target, the Minister added that Africa would contribute to increase the global waste recycling rate above 50%, reinforcing the global impact of this coalition. Currently, the continent recycles less than 10% of the solid waste generated locally. This announcement followed the momentum created after COP26 in Glasgow on the impact of waste management on methane generation.

Source: Egypt Today September 16, 2022 23:33 UTC