Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, and Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, recently visited the construction and excavation waste recycling project in New Cairo. The project is managed and operated by Zero Carbon for Sustainable Development, under a protocol signed with the New Urban Communities Authority. Officials from both ministries were present during the inspection.
The ministers toured the project’s facilities and received a comprehensive briefing from Zero Carbon officials. Both expressed their admiration for the collaborative efforts of the involved entities in maximizing the benefits of construction and demolition waste.
Minister Sherif El-Sherbiny highlighted that the project produces “green aggregate” by recycling construction waste, which is used in road projects. This not only reduces financial costs but also preserves real estate assets and optimizes the use of cleared land. He emphasized the ministry’s directive for companies executing road projects to rely on recycled materials.
El-Sherbiny also stated that the project aligns with the ministry’s vision of achieving the goals of the “Green Building and Sustainable Cities Strategy,” introduced at the 12th World Urban Forum. This initiative contributes to environmental conservation, energy savings, and emission reductions, as outlined in COP27 objectives.
Dr. Yasmine Fouad emphasized the project’s uniqueness as the first of its kind in Egypt, supporting national efforts to preserve resources and promote sustainable development. The project processes all construction and excavation waste at the site, producing materials like aggregate for road construction. Equipped with crushers and mobile equipment, the operations follow a detailed plan to ensure efficient execution.
The site spans 135 acres in the services area of Bait Al-Watan, with an estimated 3.3 million cubic meters of waste slated for recycling. The project significantly reduces diesel consumption for producing and transporting road construction materials, bolstering Egypt’s shift toward a sustainable economy.