Kuwait United Facilities Management (KUFM) and environmental solutions firm, Istidamah, have signed an agreement, leading real estate firm in Kuwait, United Real Estate Company (URC) said.

This partnership aims to develop and upgrade environmental services offered at URC’s commercial centers and office towers in Kuwait, a statement from the company said.

Renimah Al Mattar, URC executive vice president, business development; and chairman of KUFM, said: “Based on the agreement, Istidamah will provide market-leading environmental benefits including the collection, disposal, and recycling of paper, cardboard, and plastic waste from five URC properties.”

“The agreement aims to involve the public through the availability of recycling bins at three commercial centers - Marina Mall, Souk Al Maseel, and Souk Al Muttaheda, in addition to two of its office buildings located in Kuwait City, Al Madinah Tower and Al Shaheed Tower,” he said.

Ahmad Al Kandari, CEO of Kuwait United Facilities Management Company (KUFM), a subsidiary of URC, said: “Under this agreement, Istidamah will provide recycling bins to collect and sort paper, cardboard, and plastic materials. This will support all companies to provide innovative waste management services to contribute and encourage participation in the protection of Kuwait’s environment.”

“It is in line with KUFM’s strategy to provide waste management services in many of the facilities they manage. This includes the recycling of paper and plastic materials reducing the emission of toxic gases from decomposition in traditional landfills which leads to a decrease in health and environmental issues caused by these emissions.”

Khalid Mohamed Al-Mutawa, chairman and managing director of Istidamah, said: “It is extremely important to use inventive environmental solutions to ensure that waste is properly recycled and reused. Recycling is a popular global movement that helps reduce the use of paper, limit deforestation, and protect green areas around the world.”

“Istidamah has successfully offered environmental and recycling deals to both government and private sectors, including municipalities, agriculture, industrial, and hazardous material sectors. We also provide comprehensive electronic and medical waste treatment services, as well as specialised environmental and industrial consulting services in Kuwait and the Mena region.”

“We are actively developing and operating a number of ambitious projects in and outside Kuwait such as alternative energy sources like solar, wind, and waste,” concluded Al-Mutawa. – TradeArabia News Service