At the 2nd Annual Kingdom waste management forum, key industry stake holders would gather to discuss and share on the key factors associated with waste identification, handling, storage and disposal.
Location
Al-Khobar, KSA
Al Khobar Saudi Arabia
Waste management is an important part of the urban infrastructure as it ensures the protection of the environment and of human health. It is not only a technical environmental issue, but also a highly political one. The impact of waste management on the environment has been widely recognised in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Environmental contamination by trace and heavy metals through industrial wastes is one of the main health problems in the country. Pollution of the environment by toxic metals has accelerated dramatically in recent years due to increasing industrialisation, leading to highly contaminated biosphere and atmosphere. With population of around 29 million, Saudi Arabia generates more than 15 million tons of solid waste per year. The per capita waste generation is estimated at 1.5 to 1.8 kg per person per day.
At the 2nd Annual Kingdom waste management & recycling, key industry stake holders would gather to discuss and share on the key factors associated with waste identification, handling, storage and disposal. With the top industry experts sharing on the innovative methods used in the industry for the reduction of waste.
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