News Center – The Ministry of Environment honored pioneering women in green economy and environmental entrepreneurship during a ceremony.

The event highlighted innovative experiences in waste recycling and valorization, alongside honoring journalists who won the national environmental journalism competition in recognition of their role in spreading environmental awareness and supporting sustainable development efforts.

Coinciding with International Women's Day, Algeria's Ministry of Environment and Quality of Life organized a ceremony yesterday, Monday, March 9th, in the capital Algiers under the slogan "Algerian Woman: Environmental Awareness, Entrepreneurial Excellence, and Societal Responsibility."

Honoring Pioneers of the Green Economy

This recognition comes in appreciation of Algerian women's efforts in environmental innovation and green entrepreneurship, as many women have succeeded in transforming environmental challenges into sustainable economic opportunities, particularly in waste recycling and developing eco-friendly projects.

The event also aimed to highlight successful women's experiences that combine environmental awareness with entrepreneurial work, encouraging the adoption of innovative solutions to reduce pollution and benefit from waste.

In the same context, the ministry honored journalists who won awards in the national environmental journalism competition, in appreciation of their efforts in highlighting environmental issues and spreading environmental awareness culture through media, contributing to strengthening media's role in supporting environmental policies and sustainable development.

A Successful Experience in Plastic Recycling

Souad Bouchakour, owner of "Julia Plast," a company specialized in plastic recycling, affirmed that her project aims to contribute to reducing plastic waste and reintegrating it into the economic cycle.

She explained that the project relies on collecting, sorting, cleaning, and drying plastic using specialized machines, before reselling it to companies that use it in manufacturing plastic bags and plastic injection technology.

She pointed out that the project idea began in 2022 and was actually launched in 2023, expressing her happiness at participating in this exhibition coinciding with International Women's Day, considering that such initiatives enhance women's innovative spirit in the environmental field.

The Role of Associations in Supporting Women

For her part, Malika Boutaoui, President of the National Association for the Promotion and Protection of Environmental Culture and Renewable Energies, explained that the association works on implementing development projects based on sustainable development, focusing significantly on supporting women in waste valorization fields, noting that women represent an essential element in household waste management, as women are directly responsible for approximately 70% of household waste.

She pointed out that eliminating the waste problem requires adopting selective sorting before the recycling process. "The absence of this step makes the recycling process more difficult."

She revealed the launch of training initiatives for women, especially those staying at home, including workshops on soap making, waste valorization, and converting used materials into usable raw materials. "Among the projects launched by the association is the 'Recycle and Imagine' project, which encouraged innovative waste reuse methods," expressing her happiness at being honored by the Ministry of Environment and Quality of Life.

Recycling Coffee Capsules

Meanwhile, Djamilah Bekour, owner of a startup blending art and environmental protection, presented an innovative experience in recycling coffee capsules, explaining that the use of these capsules in cafes and homes has led to increased waste that takes a long time to decompose and causes notable environmental pollution, prompting her to think about reusing them creatively.

She explained that she collects the capsules and reshapes them with the help of a group of women to manufacture jewelry and artistic accessories, which has received great admiration from customers who are often surprised to discover that these beautiful pieces were made from coffee capsule residues.

She affirmed that her participation in this event and being honored on International Women's Day represents a great pride for her, sending a message to women that waste can be transformed into a successful project idea if will and creativity are present.

This honoring reflects the growing role Algerian women play in achieving environmental transformation and the circular economy, through innovative projects combining sustainability and entrepreneurship.