ALGERIA – The Algerian government has given France’s Geocycle the green light to launch its MyGeocycle digital platform, marking a significant step forward in the country’s waste management sector.
This initiative aligns with Algeria’s vision of modernizing waste management through advanced digital solutions, reflecting the government’s commitment to integrating technology into environmental sustainability efforts.
Geocycle, a waste management company, is spearheading this initiative in accordance with the National Strategy for the Integrated Management and Recovery of Waste by 2035 (SNGID 2035).
The strategy, set forth by the Algerian Ministry of the Environment and Renewable Energies, aims to address the numerous challenges plaguing the country’s waste management—challenges that negatively impact citizens, the economy, and the environment.
Among its goals, the SNGID 2035 seeks to reduce household waste by 10% by 2035, recover 47% of household and special waste, and recycle 60% of inert waste.
The MyGeocycle platform will enable real-time monitoring and management of waste, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact.
“By facilitating access to information and automating processes, this platform helps companies comply with environmental regulations while optimizing their operations,” says Geocycle, which is committed to promoting sustainable and innovative practices in solid waste management.
In addition to its technological capabilities, MyGeocycle will leverage insights from a recent study conducted by Algeria’s National Waste Agency (AND) on citizens’ waste management behaviors.
This data will be crucial in raising awareness and encouraging the adoption of eco-responsible waste management practices nationwide.
In a related development, the wilayas of Sétif and Constantine launched a joint project in March entitled Integrated Waste Management and Local Energy Production in Algeria (AIM-WELL).
This initiative aims to transform solid and organic waste into fertilizer and energy over the next five years, targeting the recovery of around 500,000 tonnes of organic waste annually.
In Sétif, the project plans to process 600 tonnes of waste per day, converting it into fertilizer and energy through dedicated plants.
This equates to 18,000 tonnes monthly and 216,000 tonnes annually. In Constantine, the AIM-WELL initiative will establish a household waste sorting, treatment, and recovery center with a daily capacity of 750 tonnes, totaling 270,000 tonnes annually.
The Divindus industrial group, through its laboratory, will ensure the quality of the fertilizers produced, safeguarding public health and the environment.
The Algerian Ministry of the Environment and Renewable Energy anticipates that this project will reduce waste sent to landfills, decrease greenhouse gas emissions like methane and carbon dioxide, improve access to electricity from renewable sources, enhance sustainable agriculture, create added value from waste, and generate new jobs.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will coordinate the AIM-WELL project, which has secured a US$4.6 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
The AIM-WELL initiative includes representatives from various sectors and organizations, such as the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CNESE), the National Climate Change Agency (ANCC), the National Waste Agency (AND), and local authorities in the wilayas of Sétif and Constantine, further highlighting Algeria’s collaborative approach to addressing environmental challenges.
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