Vision 2030: Driving Saudi Arabia’s Transformation in Waste Management and the Circular Economy
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With recycling and waste management positioned as key enablers of sustainability, Vision 2030 is reshaping how the Kingdom handles materials, manages resources, and invests in environmental innovation.
Vision 2030 and Environmental Sustainability
Vision 2030 has introduced ambitious national targets to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and limit landfill dependency. Among its most significant commitments:
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Diverting 85% of industrial waste from landfills by 2035.
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Increasing municipal waste recycling rates through advanced technologies and integrated systems.
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Accelerating the adoption of waste-to-energy solutions to reduce reliance on landfill.
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Investing in infrastructure, partnerships, and innovation to support the circular economy.
These goals are reinforced through initiatives such as the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), the Saudi Green Initiative, and the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), each playing a pivotal role in advancing the Kingdom’s sustainability ambitions.
Why Waste Management and Recycling Matter to Vision 2030
The shift to a circular economy is not just an environmental priority, it is an economic and social opportunity. By building advanced recycling infrastructure and encouraging private-sector innovation, Saudi Arabia is:
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Creating new industries and green jobs.
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Attracting investment into clean technologies and resource recovery.
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Reducing environmental impact while aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Positioning itself as a global leader in environmental innovation.
Vision 2030 and Recycling Expo Middle East 2025
Recycling Expo Middle East 2025, taking place on 11–12 November at The Arena, Riyadh, is designed to support and amplify these national priorities.
The Expo will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors to explore how Vision 2030’s environmental commitments are being translated into real-world action. From policy frameworks and public–private partnerships to breakthrough technologies, the Expo is a platform to demonstrate progress and accelerate collaboration.
A key highlight of the event will be the Saudi 100 Awards, recognising 100 influential individuals making an impact in waste management, circular economy, and environmental innovation within the Kingdom. This initiative reflects Vision 2030’s principle of celebrating and empowering the people driving transformation.
Looking Ahead
As the Kingdom advances toward 2030, its waste management and circular economy goals represent one of the most ambitious sustainability transformations globally. The pace of progress is accelerating, and opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and leadership are unprecedented.
For those invested in the future of sustainability in Saudi Arabia, Recycling Expo Middle East 2025 is the place to be, a platform aligned with Vision 2030 where ideas, partnerships, and solutions converge.
Join us in Riyadh this November to be part of the conversation.
