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The Tripoli landfill, closed and then reopened within the space of two weeks in early October due to lack of alternatives. (Credit: Suzanne Baaklini/L'Orient-Le Jour)
Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — The Cabinet on Thursday approved the main principles of a household waste management strategy that includes sorting waste at source, recycling and composting, as well as the possibility of incineration, subject to studies on its environmental risks and economic viability. The government gave the relevant bodies two weeks to submit concrete proposals to address the saturation of several landfills across the country.According to Information Minister Paul Morcos, the Cabinet “heard Environment Minister Tamara Elzein’s explanations of the reforms being undertaken to improve the sector’s management and attract investment.” Measures discussed included a law on cost recovery for waste treatment, the appointment of members to the board of the National Waste Management Authority, and the adoption of a revised strategy for the... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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