Tag: Garbage

A trash collector weaves his way through old Cairo (file photo: AFP)

President’s controversial waste collection programme becomes institutionalised

The logic behind President Morsy's flagship waste disposal plans are questioned by…

Basil El-Dabh July 31, 2012

The Mirage State of Egypt

Ladies and Gentlemen, congratulations: you are living in a mirage state

Mahmoud Salem July 31, 2012

At least think clean!

By Alya Essam Driving out of Cairo’s neighbourhood of Dokki last weekend,…

Daily News Egypt July 30, 2012

A man rummages through a pile of garbage in Cairo (file photo: AFP /CRIS BOURONCLE)

“We Are Not Paying” campaign grows

The campaign protests garbage and electricity bills during widespread shortages and piling…

Hend Kortam July 29, 2012

A man work to collect trash as part of Morsy’s ‘Clean Homeland’ campaign

Morsy’s ‘Clean Homeland’ plan met with skepticism

Morsy’s 100-day campaign relying on popular and reluctant participation

Luiz Sanchez July 28, 2012