Recycling conference to boost innovation, investment and partnerships

Doha, Qatar will host the sixth Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference and Exhibition 2026 on October 6 and 7 at Raffles Doha. The event will bring together government entities, private sector institutions, companies, experts and specialists to discuss waste management, recycling and sustainability advancements.

Ministry of Municipality's Assistant Undersecretary for Public Services Eng Abdullah Ahmed Al Karani announced the conference, highlighting its role in exchanging knowledge, exploring practical solutions to strengthen recycling and promote a circular economy. The conference aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030's sustainable development objectives, recognizing waste management and recycling as fundamental pillars of sustainable development.

The global approach to waste management is shifting from collection and treatment to recovering resources, reusing them, and transforming waste into economic and environmental value. This supports circular economy principles and resource conservation. The sixth edition will build on past successes, focusing on translating knowledge into practical applications and encouraging innovation and investment in the recycling sector.

The conference will feature government institutions, the private sector, experts, specialists and stakeholders to exchange experiences, discuss challenges and solutions, and explore the latest recycling and sustainability practices and technologies. Key areas of discussion include improving waste collection, sorting and treatment, utilizing recyclable materials, recycling construction and demolition waste, and enhancing operational efficiency through technology and innovation.

The circular economy will be a major focus, emphasizing waste as a resource for recovery and reuse within the production cycle. The conference will also highlight the private sector's role in investing in modern technologies and industries based on recycled materials.

New initiatives will strengthen public awareness of sustainability and recycling. The conference will introduce two sustainability mascots, "Bloomy" and "Scrappy," designed from recycled materials to promote sustainability and recycling concepts among children. School students will participate in workshops and interactive activities to strengthen environmental awareness and promote recycling and natural resource conservation.