–44% non-organic waste
Total non-organic waste production fell sharply in 2024, largely driven by reductions at ISIS — SEKEM's primary contributor to non-organic waste output.
public Why It Matters
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Egypt generates massive amounts of waste annually, heavily reliant on landfilling. Moving toward a circular model is essential for environmental health and resource efficiency.
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Plastic waste specifically poses a critical threat to the Nile ecosystem and agricultural soils, demanding urgent systemic change in production and consumption.
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The Ministry of Environment is increasing investments in recycling infrastructure, signaling a national pivot that requires private sector leadership and innovation.
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Transitioning from linear "take-make-dispose" to circular systems requires redesigning product lifecycles from raw material extraction to end-of-life recovery.
route Our Approach
SEKEM implements circular economy principles across all operations, aiming to close material loops, minimize virgin resource extraction, and design out waste. This requires a holistic view of our supply chain and manufacturing processes.
Packaging Optimization
We prioritize sustainable packaging solutions. For ISIS products, we are actively shifting towards carton and paper alternatives where feasible, significantly reducing single-use plastic reliance while maintaining product integrity.
Belbeis Sorting Facility
Our dedicated facility in Belbeis serves as the central hub for our non-organic waste management. Here, waste from various SEKEM entities is meticulously sorted to maximize recovery rates for recycling partners.
Organic Waste to Compost
Organic waste is never truly 'waste' in the SEKEM model. Agricultural byproducts and organic processing waste are systematically composted, returning vital nutrients to our biodynamic soils, closing the biological cycle.
Our Goal 2027
SEKEM and Heliopolis University are disseminating the Circular Economy concept widely.
Performance 2024
Recycling Rate
99.8
%
of non-organic waste recycled
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258
t
Total non-organic waste
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-44
%
Reduction in total waste
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3,567
t
Packaging material (ISIS)
scale
0.17
kg/1000 EGP relative waste
Packaging Material Breakdown
- Plastic 1,935 t
- Paper 1,423 t
- Stickers 41 t
- Organic 18 t
- Metal 9 t
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Chart: Recycled Waste Growth
(79% → 90% → 99.8%)
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Chart: Waste by Entity
(Atos, Lotus, Naturetex, ISIS)