Waste Minimisation
Objective: Minimise waste sent to landfill from FIFA World Cup 2022™ sites, and promote waste management and recycling solutions in Qatar
The generation of significant quantities of waste occurs during every phase of a FIFA World Cup™, from preparation to staging to post-tournament activities. Construction and dismantling of stadiums, training sites and temporary infrastructure; dressing and signage; food, beverages, and merchandise sold during events are just some of the key activities associated with the tournament that create waste.
If not properly managed, this waste can have negative consequences for the natural environment and people’s health, contributing to ground and water pollution and the generation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. If managed well, however, the FIFA World Cup 2022™ can be used as a catalyst to promote the development of improved waste management and recycling solutions in Qatar.
Qatar’s emerging recycling industry currently handles less than ten percent of waste generated in the country. According to its National Development Strategy (2018 - 2022), Qatar has set targets to increase solid and construction waste recycling in the country by the end of 2022, focusing specifically on reuse and recycling of demolition waste as well as industrial and manufacturing waste.