The project involves establishing a paper recycling factory by re-manufacturing used paper for reuse in various applications. The products of the factory include: (pocket tissues, paper tissues, scented tissues, toilet tissues, facial tissues, kitchen rolls and toilet paper, car tissue packages, paper towels, hygienic paper tissues, wet wipes, special tissues, and rolls). The factory targets various facilities and locations, such as: (pharmacies, health centers, supermarkets, cleaning product stores, private clinics), aiming to capitalize on the high demand for these products. The feasibility study conducted by “Mashroo3k ” for the paper recycling factory confirms that the project is a high-profit investment opportunity with significant economic returns.
Mashroo3k Economic and Administrative Consulting Company is conducting a feasibility study for a paper recycling factory project. The concept of the project can be summarized as collecting large quantities of used paper, which are then processed and recycled for reuse in various applications. Some of the most famous products of the project include (pocket tissues, facial tissues, scented tissues, toilet tissues, kitchen rolls, car tissue packs, paper towels, sanitary paper tissues, wet wipes, special tissues, and rolls).
Recycling is considered one of the most important industries that protects natural resources, reduces waste, and helps create new job opportunities. Therefore, the factory is considered a solution to the serious problem of paper waste accumulation, providing added value and a high return rate.
It is worth mentioning that the factory will offer high-quality products, relying on the latest production lines and the best machinery. It will also be operated by a distinguished team of administrative and technical staff to produce high-quality products at competitive prices that suit the target sectors and facilities. The project guarantees high-quality raw materials at discounted prices, enabling it to capture its market share from the existing gap.
Environmental conservation.
Contributing to meeting the growing demand for various types of paper tissues.
Creating new investment opportunities with good returns.
Achieving a good return for the project owner.
Generating good returns and cash flows with added economic value.
Optimal use of resources and assets.
Providing high-quality products.
Maintaining price levels that allow the project to capture its targeted market share.
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Recycling Sector in the GCC Countries
The technological advancements in the GCC countries, along with population growth, have contributed to an increase in the amount of waste generated from human and industrial activities, among others. This waste has posed a real challenge for the governments of the GCC countries, as they must now deal with it more rapidly to avoid environmental and health problems. The total amount of collected waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) in the GCC countries has been estimated at approximately 131.8 million tons, with this waste divided as follows: (1.2% hazardous waste) and (98.8% non-hazardous waste).
“Mashroo3k” Economic and Administrative Consulting Company would like to present the following key indicators of the recycling sector in the GCC countries:
The total amount of hazardous waste collected in the GCC countries is 1.6 million tons.
2 million tons is the total amount of non-hazardous waste in the GCC countries.
The collected hazardous waste is divided into: (6% medical waste), (81.8% industrial waste), and (12.2% other waste, such as batteries and electronic waste).
The collected non-hazardous waste is divided into: (40.7% construction waste), (25% household waste), (1.7% green waste), and (32.5% other waste).
The amount of waste processed from the total collected waste is 51% (67.2 million tons).
The amount of industrial waste collected in the GCC countries is 1.3 million tons. It is noteworthy that Saudi Arabia and the UAE together produce 63.1% and 19.3%, respectively, of the total industrial waste.
The amount of non-hazardous waste collected from the household sector in the GCC countries is 32 million tons.
The UAE ranks first in the amount of waste processed by recycling, at 42.8%.
The amount of recycled hazardous waste in the GCC countries is 100,000 tons (9.3%) of the total processed hazardous waste.
Saudi Arabia leads in the volume of solid waste with more than 16 million tons annually, followed by the UAE with approximately 5.4 million tons annually.
Waste Division in the MENA Region:
Food and green waste: 58%
Glass: 3%
Metals: 3%
Paper and cardboard: 13%
Plastics: 12%
Wood: 1%
Rubber and leather: 2%
Other waste: 8%
In the GCC countries, hazardous waste is treated by incineration (9%), landfilling (51.7%), and recycling (9.3%), while other methods account for the remaining percentage (30%). Non-hazardous waste is treated through landfilling (51%), with other methods such as incineration, recycling, and others accounting for 49%.
Advantages of the Circular Economy in the GCC Countries:
Reducing primary energy consumption by approximately 4%.
Creating 50,000 jobs in the recycling sector.
Reducing CO2 emissions by 13 million tons annually.
Contributing to economic returns of up to 138 billion USD for the GCC countries between 2020 and 2030.
Recommendations:
“Mashroo3k” recommends investing in the recycling sector due to the following:
The world generates approximately 2.01 billion tons of municipal solid waste, and this figure is expected to rise to 3.40 billion tons by 2050.
In 2014, global electronic waste production reached 12.8 million metric tons, and this number increased to 53.6 million metric tons by 2019.
Plastics and paper account for about 29% of total global waste, making them promising sectors for profit if invested in through recycling.
“Mashroo3k “ confirms that the volume of waste in Saudi Arabia now exceeds 45 million tons annually. Given that the Kingdom is determined to increase the recycling rate from 1% to 80% by 2035, the company believes that investing in this vital sector will be highly profitable. Regarding the prospects of the recycling and energy industry, we can mention the following:
In Saudi Arabia, we can save 45,000 terajoules of energy by recycling only glass and metals.
We can generate 3 terawatt-hours of electricity annually if all food waste in Saudi Arabia is used in biogas plants.
We can generate electricity in Saudi Arabia amounting to 1 to 1.6 terawatt-hours annually if plastic and other mixed waste (such as paper, cardboard, wood, textiles, leather, etc.) are processed in pyrolysis operations.
“Mashroo3k “ Economic Consulting and Market Research Company confirms that recycling is one of the promising sectors in Saudi Arabia. Its projects will be genuine investment opportunities, especially after Saudi Arabia has shifted toward a green economy. Environmental conservation has become a top priority for the wise leadership, as clearly reflected in Vision 2030.
Global Recycling Sector
The global waste management market was valued at approximately 989.20 billion USD in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2022 to 2030. By the end of the forecast period, the market value will reach 1,685.5 billion USD. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to expand in recycling and waste management at a CAGR of 6.3% during the period from 2022 to 2030. This growth is attributed to the increasing awareness of the sustainable benefits of waste reuse and recycling. Furthermore, the growing population, urbanization, economic growth, and consumption patterns require encouragement to invest in this vital sector.
