19/08/2025
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19/08/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Metal Recycling Company (MRC) a leading provider of waste management and industrial sustainability solutions has renewed its partnership with Nasco Trading Company, the exclusive distributor of Nespresso in Kuwait, to continue operation of Kuwait’s first aluminum coffee capsule recycling program, marking a significant step forward in local sustainability efforts and responsible waste management.
Since 2019, Nasco Trading Company has entrusted MRC with the processing of used coffee capsules in Kuwait. MRC’s advanced recycling facilities support Nespresso’s goals of waste reduction and carbon neutrality by utilizing a custom-designed machine, developed by Nespresso, that separates the aluminum from residual coffee grounds. These machines are capable of processing approximately 8,000 capsules per hour, ensuring high aluminum recovery efficiency. Meanwhile, the recovered coffee grounds are converted into natural fertilizers distributed to local farms in Kuwait, fostering an integrated model that reflects the synergy between industrial and agricultural recycling solutions within a circular economy framework.
Tarek Al-Mousa, Vice Chairman and CEO of MRC, said: “We are pleased to renew our collaboration with Nasco Trading Company and Nespresso and greatly value their continued trust in our facilities and expertise in delivering advanced waste management solutions tailored to the sustainability goals of our partners. Since the beginning of this partnership in 2019, we have remained committed to providing recycling services that meet the highest operational standards. This is made possible through our state-of-the-art infrastructure and flexible operational capacity, which allow us to effectively respond to the evolving needs of our partners across various sectors, while supporting their environmental objectives, particularly in reducing waste and achieving carbon neutrality.”
Hady Hanna, General Manager of Nasco Trading Company, said: “We are pleased to renew our partnership with MRC to continue the coffee capsule recycling program in Kuwait. This initiative reinforces our commitment to ensuring that every cup of Nespresso coffee contributes to a positive impact that extends to both the community and the environment. Through this partnership, we not only help to reduce waste but also actively engage our customers in sustainable practices, fostering greater environmental awareness and responsibility within the community.”
Aluminum is one of the most recyclable materials, requiring less than 5% of the energy needed to produce aluminum from raw materials. Additionally, the reuse of spent coffee grounds supports agricultural activities, further enhancing the environmental value of this program within a comprehensive and sustainable ecosystem.
Since 1987, MRC has provided waste management, recycling solutions, and industrial services to Kuwait's private and public sectors. A leader in industrial sustainability and listed on Boursa Kuwait, it is the region's largest provider of medical waste treatment services, safely disposing of over 40 tons of medical waste daily, equivalent to approximately 14,600 tons annually. The company also recycles up to 60,000 tons of scrap metal each year and with the resumption of its plastic recycling operations, the plant now has a production capacity of 25 tons per day.
MRC adheres to the highest international operations and environmental sustainability standards and holds industry-leading quality certifications from global bodies, including ISO and OHSAS. Through its subsidiaries, the company offers cost-effective, innovative solutions for industrial waste and hazardous waste treatment, in addition to facility management and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
As part of its efforts to promote environmentally friendly industrial development in line with the New Kuwait 2035 Vision's economic and environmental goals, MRC continuously works to strengthen impactful community partnerships with government bodies, research centers, academic institutions, and manufacturers in order to contribute to building a sustainable future for Kuwait through enhanced collaboration and partnership.
