United Arab Emirates is planning to ban non-biodegradable plastic products beginning next year, and it is possible it can work with the latest technological invention from WMS Metal Industries now working locally. And the best part of this machine may be that it makes money! The idea, already in operation, is a machine that sorts garbage from recyclables automatically close to the source.

 

It was built by two Egyptian men, who were inspired by Cairo’s garbage collectors.

 

In 2012, one study found that residents in Abu Dhabi alone generate over 30,000 tons of waste per day. This contributes to the over 30 million tons of waste the UAE generates every year.

 

“A typical 20-story building with 6 tenants per floor can make about 7,000 AED a month,” says WMSMI founder Mohamed Nassar. That computes to about 59 AED, or US $16, a month, per tenant.

 

This product can be attached to garbage chutes and allow to dispose of their recyclable products. Users can dispose of their recyclable products and have it separated automatically by pressing a knob to indicate what type of recyclable product it is. The device will allow users to sort plastic, paper, cardboard, and metal. The recyclables will then be sorted into separate containers and kept secure so that there is no foul play or theft.

 

So far nine devices have been installed at the Abu Dhabi Central Market, as well as several at New York University’s campus in Abu Dhabi.