A recent survey on recycling behaviors in Morocco revealed strong willingness among citizens to sort waste but highlighted significant barriers to widespread adoption. The report, titled “Recycling in Morocco: A Consumer Survey 2023,” found that 94% of respondents expressed readiness to separate plastic waste, with 62% saying they were “very willing.”
Despite this enthusiasm, the study noted that 80% of participants had never sorted their household waste. Only 13% reported using separate containers at home for different types of waste.
The survey, conducted under a joint European Union and Finnish government project, polled 1,013 participants from six regions. It found that the most common obstacle to recycling was a lack of time, cited by 44% of respondents. Limited space at home (34%) and insufficient knowledge of proper sorting methods (23%) were also significant challenges.
While 87% of respondents expressed concern about climate change and 94% agreed on the importance of managing plastic waste, the report concluded that environmental awareness has yet to translate into tangible behaviors.
The study also explored the role of informal waste collectors, known as “mikhalas.” Nearly 21% of participants viewed their work as valuable, while 17% voiced concerns about their safety and called for formal regulation to ensure better protections.
Awareness of recycling and the circular economy remains low in Morocco. Only 28% of respondents reported having seen or heard information on recycling, and just 10% were familiar with the concept of a circular economy.
However, the report’s findings suggest greater public interest and a potential strong engagement, as efforts are needed to bridge the gap between awareness and action on recycling.
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