Averda partners with KAUST for sustainable waste management solutions

Summary

Averda and KAUST have signed a 10-year contract to provide sustainable waste management solutions, targeting zero-waste goals by 2025. Averda will manage solid and hazardous waste, recycling, sorting, and disposal, building on a partnership since 2015 that has already recycled over 3,500 tonnes of waste. The new facility will include an all-electric fleet of waste collection vehicles and advanced sorting technology to divert waste from landfills. Why it matters: This partnership showcases a commitment to environmental sustainability and sets a precedent for technology-driven waste management solutions in Saudi Arabia.