Sustainable growth and development require minimization of the natural resources and toxic materials used and of the waste and pollutants generated throughout the entire production and consumption process. We need to do more with less, pollute less, and we need to re- and upcycle what we yesterday called waste. Danish consulting engineers work with national and local governments, producers, consumers, business organisations and the general public to promote sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources, including food, water and energy consumption. For instance, Danish consulting engineers prepare national and local waste management strategies and plans and develop training programmes and strengthening capacity of governmental organisations in all aspects of responsible consumption.
PROJECT: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, EGYPT
Global demand for waste management is increasing due to new legal requirements and urbanisation. In Egypt, the authorities have decided to step up efforts to stop the discarding of plastic, builders’ rubble and other waste on streets and highways, in the interest of health, the economy and the environment. Two densely populated regions, Kafr El Sheik and Gharbia, have been selected as pilots for a comprehensive waste management effort in the country. The project started in 2016 and will run over ve years with the aim of collecting and processing around 5,000 tons of waste a day. COWI is advisor to the client KfW Bankengruppe and will be responsible for the development of strategic masterplans, design and tender documents, monitoring and evaluation etc.
COUNTRY: EGYPT
COMPANY: COWI A/S
SECONDARY GOALS: 3 & 13