SWCorp targets 40% recycling rate by 2025, current rate at 30%

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) has increased the target for recycling rate in the seven states under its supervision to 40% by 2025.

SWCorp director (research and technology division) Zulkifli Tamby Chik (pic) is confident of achieving the target following positive developments with the increase in the collection of recycled goods, apart from having reached the target of 30% this year.