How incredible it is to start the week with yoga! It was such a wonderful first experience. First of all, we learned how to breathe correctly. We also explored that yoga isn't just about relaxation, but also includes movements that help our bodies become flexible and strong while simultaneously helping us to control our emotions.

As part of the exploration of waste management technologies, a visit was organized to the Ecomed waste treatment center in Marrakech. We followed the journey of our waste to its final destination. From the first step, we noticed that the center is clean and well-maintained, with strict safety measures in place to protect workers and minimize health risks associated with waste treatment. Additionally, it does not emit any fumes.

This station, one of the most modern in the country, integrates advanced technologies for sorting, processing, recycling, and valorizing waste, particularly in an urban context like Marrakech that is experiencing rapid growth. It is equipped with modern equipment that efficiently treats several types of waste (organic, recyclable, etc.). The station operates on a circular economy approach, aiming to reduce, recycle, and valorize a significant portion of the waste produced by the city.

The objective of this visit was to discover how this center works, to understand the technologies implemented, and to analyze its potential for innovation in waste management, as well as their environmental and socio-economic implications.

Among the innovative technologies is the biological treatment of organic waste to produce biogas that is then used to generate electricity and heat, thus contributing to the energy self-sufficiency of the installation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

We also saw the procedures for treating leachate which first goes through a biological system of activated sludge and then through a membrane system for the filtration of the leachate, resulting in usable and exploitable water to supply the station.

It is clear that this type of station is a model to follow for future waste treatment facilities and represents a significant step forward in the fight against pollution and waste of resources.

By integrating these technologies, the station contributes significantly to reducing the ecological footprint of the city and promoting the circular economy while generating energy from waste. These initiatives should serve as a model for other installations in Morocco and North Africa. We highly appreciate the efforts of all workers and supervisors in managing the waste we dispose of from our homes, the final fate of which we often do not know. I hope that every Moroccan visits the station to be aware of the waste path coming out of our home.