In Doha, an innovative indoor composting robot designed to recycle office food waste into compost for soil was unveiled yesterday, marking a significant step toward promoting sustainable practices and reducing CO2 emissions. The composting robot, a collaborative effort between Doha-based consultancy Kingdom Konsult (KK) and Hungary-based startup Compocity, represents a novel approach to waste management in office environments. The launch event also included the signing of a memorandum of understanding to introduce this technology to Qatar and the broader region, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. KK CEO Catina Aghayan highlighted the company's commitment to pioneering circular economy models in Qatar and beyond, with plans to deploy around 100 devices by the end of the year and expand to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the Middle East, and Greece. The partnership aims to deploy 500 devices by 2025-26, potentially preventing up to 4.8 million kilograms of CO2 emissions equivalent to those from air travel. Dr. Emese Pancsa, CEO of Compocity, noted that the tool, which has been introduced in Hungary and Europe with 20 units deployed so far, will help transform organic waste into valuable soil nutrients. The composting robot operates odorlessly and is suitable for indoor use in offices and kitchens, providing a green technology solution that aids businesses in reducing their carbon footprint while meeting global environmental, social, and governance standards.
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