{
  "id": 8359093,
  "title": "New UAE organic waste plant puts faith in time-honoured composting methods to boost food security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/new-uae-organic-waste-plant-puts-faith-in-time-honoured-composting-8359093",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-19T02:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/19/al-ain-organic-compost-pilot-plant/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has partnered with Emirates Biotech to establish a pioneering waste recycling plant near Al Ain. The plant, which is set to process up to 40kg of organic waste daily, utilizes the ancient practice of composting to convert food leftovers and biodegradable packaging into renewable biogas and nutrient-rich compost. This move aims to bolster food security and enhance self-sufficiency in the face of growing environmental concerns. Composting, a method that has been practiced for millennia, is being rediscovered as a vital component of the UAE's modern environmental strategy. The project's success could pave the way for similar initiatives across the region, reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainable agriculture. The UAE has been proactive in adopting a circular economy, with initiatives like Nema focusing on reducing food waste and Naseej promoting textile circularity. The country aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a goal of reducing emissions by 18% by 2030.",
  "summary": "One of the UAE's leading universities has joined forces with a green-focused biotechnology company to launch a landmark waste recycling plant putting composting at the forefront of efforts to boost food security. The organic waste valorisation plant - established by a collaboration between Emirates Biotech and the United Arab Emirates University - will be capable of processing up to 40kg of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "New UAE organic waste plant puts faith in time-honoured composting methods to boost food security",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/new-uae-organic-waste-plant-puts-faith-in-time-honoured-composting",
        "published": "2026-09-19T02:00:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}