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More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it
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More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it

In Cairo, Egypt, the Zabaleen area, which specializes in sorting and recycling waste from the capital, is experiencing increased demand for its recycled materials due to disruptions in imports caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. However, this surge in demand has been accompanied by rising operational costs and the emergence of new competitors, which may not necessarily benefit the traditional recyclers in the region.

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More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it

In Cairo, Egypt, the Zabaleen area, which specializes in sorting and recycling waste from the capital, is experiencing increased demand for its recycled materials due to disruptions in imports caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. However, this surge in demand has been accompanied by rising operational costs and the emergence of new competitors, which may not necessarily benefit the traditional recyclers in the region.

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