In 2011 before the influx of Syrian refugees the Zahle landfill was receiving 46,000 tons of waste per year; last year that number increased to 59,000. The EU has donated 14 million EURO to support waste management projects in the Bekaa Valley and North Lebanon to help alleviate the excess waste.
Jamil Rima, environmentalist and professor invented a machine that turns garbage into carbon coal fuel in just 15 minutes with the objective of helping alleviate Lebanon’s trash problem.
Interior Minister said that the land fill cannot remain closed. Minister of Environment said he understands protester concerns. However there is no alternative and they have a master plan that will resolve the issue in a year. A committee from Ministry of Public Works and Transport said that they will clear 60,000 square meters for only organic waste and other measures.
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AUB launches The Recycle, Reward, and Redeem campaign; an incentive scheme which offers points for plastic and aluminum that are recycled. Points can be used for free food or gym passes.
Joumblatt assured the protestors that the Naameh landfill will be closed by 2015. MP Akram Shehayeb called for the appointment of a reliable environment and health consultant to a do a study on the impact of the landfill.
The road leading to the Naameh land fill has been blocked by activists again. Activists claim that the landfill is over capacity and has been emitting a gas with a bad odor making life difficult. CDR engineer claims that landfill conforms to international standards.
The lack of rain and warm temperature this winter season has been a major burden to farmers in Lebanon. Irrigating their fields would be a costly endeavor especially for the farmers who manage large plot of lands. Farmers are importing Dormax, a German product used on fruit trees (particularly almonds). It is mixed with water and sprayed on trees.
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The Interior Minister will discuss proposals with local mayors to resolve the Naameh protests. Environmental activists and local residents have been protesting the unsanitary conditions of the Naame landfill. They are accusing Sukleen of dumping non-biodegradable waste; which violates agreement with state.
Environmental committee decides to close the Naameh landfill. A bill is being proposed to offer villages neighboring El Matmar electricity that is generated from gas at the landfill.
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The Environmental Movement of Lebanon proposed a road map for solid waste management. Road map includes the establishments of centers in municipalities to sort the waste and to support environmental friendly industries.
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