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Towards a Circular Economy in Lebanon
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The report discusses waste management practices in Lebanon, focusing on legal frameworks, bio-waste management, e-waste recycling, plastic recycling, and glass recycling. It highlights the need for improved regulations, industry practices, and consumer awareness to enhance waste management efficiency and promote a Circular Economy model.
Key Insights
- The Ministry of Environment in Lebanon is working on implementing a roadmap for solid waste management, but progress is hindered by political and financial crises.
- Market-based interventions are needed to reduce the waste burden on the environment in the absence of policy reforms.
- Initiatives to promote consumer awareness and support repair economy growth are crucial for effective e-waste management.
- Regulations on additives and bio-based content in plastics are necessary to promote circular economy practices.
- Glass recycling in Lebanon offers energy savings and can be used as a sand substitute in construction, but infrastructure and investment are needed to scale up the process.
Source: ACTED Lebanon
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