A More Eco-Friendly World Cup in Qatar

The State of Qatar is implementing environmental solutions in order to satisfy the World Cup's sustainability targets this year. Qatar's Ministry of Municipality conducted the first successful trial operation for one of three mobile garbage transfer stations in a bid to deliver a ‘sustainable' World Cup this year.

The Supreme Committee for Legacy (SC), the organizing body, will collaborate with the General Cleanliness Department to place the stations near significant events taking place during the worldwide championship in November.

According to Hassan Nasr al-Nasr, assistant director of the Department of Waste Recycling and Treatment, the stations' goal is to efficiently collect waste while expediting the transfer process with the use of greener, breaking technology.

He also stated that they will improve public hygiene at World Cup sites where a significant number of tourists are expected, while simultaneously preserving the environment and supporting the ministry's sustainability aims.

Large vehicles will be deployed to transport seven times the load of the country's present trucks, from 3-7 tonnes to nearly 22 tonnes, alleviating demand on public infrastructure and roadways.

The first experiment went well, and the rest are scheduled to begin soon. However, the three stations will be completely operational and operational in time for the World Cup.

Qatar's 'zero waste' strategy at the FIFA Arab Cup

What is the process for recycling?

With an expected one million visitors, appropriate waste management has been one of the country's key goals in order to ensure a more sustainable and environmentally friendly tournament. To make waste management easier, recycling bins will be placed around the country. Trucks will then collect the waste from designated sites and deliver it to a waste treatment plant for disposal.

Various facilities for efficient waste segregation will be accessible, and a sophisticated machine will be ready to compose organic waste such as leftover food, biodegradable packaging, and grass clippings.

Non-recyclable trash will be delivered to Qatar's Domestic Solid Waste Management Centre to be burned and converted to energy in the meanwhile.

A baler machine is planned to be used to compress the plastic garbage to make it more manageable, similar to how the country attained "zero waste" status at the FIFA Arab Cup last year. As a result, all waste will be converted into fertilizers, electricity, or recycled appropriately.

During the Arab Cup, Al Bayt Stadium effectively recycled 70% of the trash generated throughout the tournament in all venues.

At least 42% of the garbage generated at each stadium was recycled. The remainder was taken to a waste treatment center to be transformed into energy, resulting in a "zero waste" tournament, and demonstrating Qatar's commitment to environmental measures.