Mounir El Bari has been re-elected to lead Coalition for Waste Valorisation (COVAD) for another five years, with a plan to turn Morocco’s waste policies into real projects on the ground.
Members confirmed the decision at a general assembly and gathered recycling and waste operators alongside public bodies including the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
One of the biggest priorities is updating the country’s main waste law. Earlier this year, COVAD worked with the energy transition ministry to push changes to Law 28-00 so it matches modern circular economy standards and climate goals.
The coalition is also pushing new rules to make recycling work in practice. Companies are expected to become responsible for the full-life cycle of their products through Extended Producer Responsibility. The group also wants clear legal targets for using recycled materials in local factories and stricter tracking across the recycling chain to improve sorting and reduce the informal sector.
COVAD is calling for green taxes and incentives to make waste prevention, sorting and recycling investment more attractive for businesses and consumers.
The coalition wants national policy to reflect the daily realities of cities, regions and industrial zones and plans to work closely with municipalities to improve waste collection and citizen participation.
COVAD acts as a bridge between recycling companies and public policy. It works through specialised commissions that focus on research, regulation and practical challenges across different waste streams. The group also gathers feedback from operators and shares it with policymakers so laws match economic realities.
Recent work has focused on high-impact sectors such as end-of-life vehicles and construction and demolition waste. By treating waste as a strategic resource, Morocco can protect natural resources, boost industry and create new green jobs.
