Abdullah Al-Salem leads by example as residents, embassies unite in major recycling drive
In a vivid display of collective responsibility and civic pride, residents of Abdullah Al-Salem suburb came together yesterday in a large-scale community recycling campaign, delivering all types of waste to a designated collection point set up by the Volunteer Health Committee in front of Ma’an Bin Zaida School.
The initiative was more than a cleanup effort — it was a living environmental message. Families, youth and volunteers worked side by side, sorting and handing over recyclable materials in a scene that reflected growing public awareness and a shared commitment to protecting Kuwait’s environment.
The campaign quickly expanded beyond the suburb itself, drawing participation from neighboring areas as well as diplomatic missions and embassies, in a strong signal of international and community solidarity around environmental responsibility, reports Al-Rai daily.
The event served as a practical demonstration of how grassroots action can support national environmental goals, helping to reduce pollution, preserve cleanliness and promote a culture of recycling and waste sorting.
Head of the Volunteer Health Committee, Faisal Mohammed Al-Waqyan, said the initiative was launched to prevent recyclable materials from being mixed with general waste, stressing that proper sorting is essential to effective recycling.
“This initiative is a positive model to be emulated,” Al-Waqyan said. “We hope it will spread to different areas of Kuwait in order to preserve the environment and give back to the country.”
He praised the strong cooperation shown by residents and their eagerness to communicate and participate, describing the response as remarkable and highly encouraging.
Al-Waqyan explained that the committee is present every Monday throughout the year at 4:00 pm in front of Ma’an Bin Zaida School to collect recyclable waste, including plastic, paper, used oils, clothing and other materials.
He called on residents of Abdullah Al-Salem and surrounding neighborhoods to prepare these items in advance and bring them at the designated time, emphasizing that consistency is key to building lasting environmental habits.
Al-Waqyan expressed his gratitude to all participating entities, noting that the involvement of several embassies, including the Italian and Thai embassies, added significant value and support to the campaign’s success.
From the private sector, Hisham Ramadan, representative of Wataniya Cleaning Company, said the company was proud to take part in the initiative and highlighted the high level of environmental awareness among residents.
“The level of awareness regarding waste sorting in Abdullah Al-Salem is remarkable and encouraging,” he said. “We are keen to maintain a constant presence in such initiatives, and we hope this experience will be replicated in other areas, given the positive and growing response from residents.”
The campaign stands as a practical blueprint for sustainable community action, proving that when residents, volunteers, companies and diplomatic bodies work together, meaningful environmental impact is achievable.
As Kuwait advances its environmental and sustainability goals, initiatives like the Abdullah Al-Salem recycling drive send a clear message: protecting the environment starts at the neighborhood level — and the community is ready to lead.
