Madaba, July 14 (Petra) – The Jordanian National Commission for Women
(JNFW) in Madaba launched the “My Sandwich Leftovers” initiative on
Tuesday, a project aimed at collecting remaining bread from schools,
universities, restaurants, and hotels to process into chemical-free
animal feed.

The initiative will process and sell collected bread to local poultry
and livestock farmers, supporting a circular economy while reducing
organic waste.

Aljazieh Maayeh, JNFW’s rapporteur in Madaba, noted that the
initiative promotes practical sustainability, cuts food waste, and
creates local jobs. She added that expansion plans are already set
for the nearby towns.

MP Samer Azayda, who inaugurated the program, lauded its economic and
environmental benefits, stating that converting food waste into
affordable and locally produced feed eases the financial strain on
farmers, reduces landfill pressure, and helps lower organic emissions
across the governorate.

The project is implemented in collaboration with the ministries of
Environment, Education, and Social Development.

//Petra// HA