The startup tackling plastic waste in Egypt through its “reverse vending machine” - Wamda

One startups looking to address the plastic pollution crisis in Egypt through technology is Dawarha. Founded in 2018 by Mohamed Salah and Justina Adel, Dawarha develops and manufactures reverse vending machines (RVM) that use artificial intelligence (AI) to reward consumers for depositing empty single-use plastic bottles or cans. The startup also offers an app that directs users to the nearest RVM.