Abdullah Al-Joaan, the Minister of Trade and Industry and Chairman of the Board of the Public Authority for Industry, has issued a decree prohibiting the export and re-export of cardboard waste for three months. This directive will take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette.
The decision aims to foster the adoption and advancement of a national Extended Producer Responsibility system within projects related to cardboard packaging recycling.
Cardboard holds significant importance for numerous Kuwaiti factories engaged in producing consumer goods for the local market at affordable prices. Moreover, local factories have a monthly demand of approximately 30 thousand tons of cardboard, a requirement that cannot be met solely through the local market without the implementation of cardboard recycling.
It is important to highlight the significance of recycling industries in Kuwait, which prioritize environmental preservation, reduction of natural resource consumption, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies observed in developed nations. These efforts contribute to various economic and investment advantages for the commercial and industrial sectors.
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