AMMAN — The Social Security Corporation (SSC) on Wednesday became the first public firm to start a paper-recycling programme, according to SSC Director General Khalid Wazani.
Under the agreement, the Modern Recycling Company as well as the Friends of Environment Society (FOE) will supply the SSC with 10 free recycling containers.
"There is no cost to the corporation in this agreement," explained Wazani, adding that taking such an environmentally conscious decision will attract other public and private institutions to join the pact.
Furthermore, Wazani clarified that "during the recycling process, the company would ensure confidentiality of SSC's papers."
Modern Recycling Company will also train SSC employees on paper recycling to increase their awareness of environmental issues.
FOE President Ramzi Kawar said that a network of similar agreements will be signed with various public and private firms under the "Abu Tadweer Programme," which was designed by the society and supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Jordan.
He added that FOE also has a Corporate Accountability programme that promotes policies to ensure that companies operate in a responsible manner towards the environment.
According to Kawar, FOE has been working with the Housing and Urban Development Corporation, as well as the ministries of tourism and environment to develop several environmental projects.
Wazani, Kawar, and Modern Recycling Company Managing Director Mohammad Atawni signed the agreement.
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Source: menafn.com |
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