Holcim El-Djazaïr has organized a technical day of awareness at its Oggaz plant in the Mascara province, Algeria, as part of the global "Geocycle Week" initiative. This event, aimed at young people from local training centers, focuses on the opportunities offered by the circular economy and waste management. The goal is to introduce them to the prospects of creating small businesses, SMEs, or start-ups in this rapidly growing field.
Geocycle, a waste industrial valorization activity in cement production, is part of Holcim El-Djazaïr's efforts to preserve non-renewable natural resources and optimize energy performance. In a context marked by geopolitical tensions and a global energy crisis, rationalizing natural gas consumption is a national priority. By substituting fossil fuels with alternative fuels made from waste, Geocycle actively contributes to the national effort to save natural gas for export.
The "Geocycle Week" event provides an opportunity to share this expertise with local communities and highlight the possibilities offered by the circular economy, particularly in terms of innovation, value creation, and job creation. Through this day, Holcim El-Djazaïr aims to go beyond awareness-raising and contribute to the emergence of a local entrepreneurial ecosystem around waste collection, sorting, treatment, and valorization.
Participants will have the chance to better understand the sector's challenges, identify project opportunities, and discover the necessary conditions for their development. The meeting will also bring together several actors from the institutional and economic ecosystem. Representatives from the banking sector will present financing mechanisms and solutions to support circular economy projects.
Institutional actors and environmental services representatives will provide insight into the regulatory framework and existing support systems. This initiative allows Holcim El-Djazaïr to reaffirm its commitment to a more sustainable industry and create opportunities for young people by contributing to the development of skills and the emergence of new environmental and territorial initiatives.
The event is part of a broader effort to promote green entrepreneurship and sustainable development in Algeria. By engaging with local communities and supporting the development of small businesses and start-ups, Holcim El-Djazaïr aims to make a positive impact on the environment and the economy.
Through its Geocycle activity, Holcim El-Djazaïr is playing a significant role in Algeria's efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and promote sustainable development. The company's commitment to green entrepreneurship and circular economy is expected to have a lasting impact on the country's economic and environmental landscape.
Key points
- Holcim El-Djazaïr promotes green entrepreneurship among young people in Mascara, Algeria, through its "Geocycle Week" initiative.
- The company aims to contribute to the emergence of a local entrepreneurial ecosystem around waste collection, sorting, treatment, and valorization.
- The event provides an opportunity for participants to learn about financing mechanisms and solutions to support circular economy projects.
