Morocco Launches Plastic Pollution Control Project
2026-03-03
According to a report by Morocco 7News Information Network on February 27, Morocco has launched a governance project entitled "Morocco Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution", which aims to reduce plastic pollution and improve recycling rates, with a focus on the food processing industry and agriculture.
The project is led by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and implemented in partnership with Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With a total investment of 6 million US dollars, it is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The project prioritizes reducing the proportion of hard-to-recycle single-use plastics in production and application, expanding the use of safe renewable materials in food packaging, attracting private capital into green industries, and supporting enterprises in providing alternatives to non-degradable plastics. It also aims to upgrade safety standards for recycled materials in food packaging and broaden financing channels for the recycling and bioplastics industries.
Data shows that Morocco discards nearly 50,000 tons of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles annually, with a current recycling rate of approximately 40%. Under the national circular economy roadmap, Morocco plans to increase the recycling rate to 70% by 2030. Meanwhile, the European Union, a major export market for Morocco, is tightening regulatory standards for plastic packaging. The Moroccan government stated that advancing plastic pollution governance early will help improve product compliance and enhance competitiveness in the international market.
A number of enterprises have already launched relevant practices. Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company is developing a system to recycle used plastic bottles into new food-grade bottles. Altecplast, based in Casablanca, recycles around 1,000 tons of plastic film per month. SMO Solar Pyrolysis in Marrakech uses solar energy to process plastic and organic waste. Mika in Essaouira recovers coastal plastic for reprocessing and reuse. In addition, industry organizations such as the Moroccan Federation of Plastics are promoting connections between local enterprises and investment institutions.
The Moroccan government noted that the project will integrate existing resources, expand industrial scale, and further drive the country’s transition toward a circular economy model
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