6 MENA Startups Transforming Trash to Treasure

6 MENA Startups Transforming Trash to Treasure

Even though the world has been quite busy combating a health emergency for more than a year now, millions of people worldwide continue to focus their energy and ideas on clearing out piles of unwanted and broken items instead of turning them into real pieces of either practical use or aesthetic value.

Yet, many startups from different countries across the Middle East and North Africa have devoted their time and efforts to turn junk into a source of living, including waste resulting from unfortunate events such as explosions and wars.

Investing little to no money, recycling enthusiasts have been collecting numerous amounts of dumped clutter, polishing it, and providing the markets with new products to generate profit.

In this article, we will explore a number of the most innovative MENA start-ups that are amongst recycling champions and take a look at their work.

According to EcoMENA, more than 150 million tonnes of urban waste is collected every year from our region. 

1. Zap Idea - Lebanon

Furniture pieces, walling, and flooring, in addition to decorative items have all been crafted using piles of waste through recycling at the hands of Zap Idea start-up, which aims to promote a green lifestyle.

2. FabricAID - Lebanon

Hoping to reduce fabric waste, the Lebanese start-up