Al Mouj Muscat signs agreement with Tadweer to recycle e-waste

Al Mouj Muscat has entered into an agreement with an Omani SME Tadweer to remove and recycle e-waste generated by residents as part of the award-winning community’s focus on environmental and economic sustainability.

Tadweer operates ‘end-to-end’ e-waste processing facility in Barka, the first of its kind in the Sultanate and now through the new partnership, the recycling service will now be available to the leading lifestyle destination an initiative that will benefit the environment and local enterprise.

Al Mouj Muscat are leaders in sustainability and its support of SMEs and green initiatives continues to have a demonstrable impact for Oman. Energy efficiencies have been introduced throughout the community and Tadweerwill ensure that residents can safely dispose of household items, supportingthe environmental aims of Oman Vision 2040 by recovering value from materials and reducing the amount of waste produced.

Through Tadweer items that have reached the end of their product life, such as fridges, washing machines, printers and computers , will be collected and raw materials including plastic, steel, aluminium and silver, will be used again. The service for residents will also include the collection of domestic batteries and used cooking oil.

Nasser bin Masoud Al Sheibani, CEO of Al Mouj Muscat, said: “The agreement with Tadweer is another example of the positive impact that our community continues to demonstrate. This young Omani company is bringing innovation and skills to tackle environmental challenges and contribute to change. Our sustainability strategy ensures that we continually introduce ways to reduce our carbon footprint and seek opportunities to partner with SMEs to champion growth, job creation and economic diversification.

“By working with Tadweer, we will create a simple and efficient way to reduce e-waste and encourage enterprising solutions to meet the aims of a modern eco-conscious society.”

Mazin Al Mamari, CEOof Tadweer added: “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with Al Mouj Muscat. By introducing an easy way for people to safely dispose of e-waste, we can protect our environment and contribute to Oman’s circular economy. We are also set to create more job opportunities at our processing facility at Barka and we are confident that our adherence to the highest standards and to intelligent solutions will benefit Al Mouj Muscat and Oman.”