The initiative “Actions to preserve the environment along the maritime coast of South Lebanon” carried by Alissar Lebanon has as main objective to raise awareness among schools, communities and companies in the region of Tyr about the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle).
Indeed, the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) contribute greatly to sustainable development and allow to reach the “zero waste” objective. Reducing waste conserves valuable resources and helps reduce waste collection and treatment. The use of reuse can also make a significant contribution to waste reduction, material conservation, cost reduction and environmental protection. Finally, recycling in all its forms also conserves materials and energy, reduces the amount of material going to landfills, contributes to the economy, creates jobs and protects the environment.
The main activities to implement a sustainable 3Rs system in the city of Tyr in Lebanon are the following:
– Organizing awareness sessions in 35 schools, 3 municipalities and 15 large local tourism companies on the coast of Tyr to encourage waste management and emphasize the importance of the 3Rs.
– Sharing the plastic and waste collection schedule within the community to prepare for it.
– Placing 100 recycling bins in different schools and local tourist sites so that the organization can easily collect the waste with its van.
– Organize a beach clean-up campaign every three months to collect solid waste and sort it in front of the general public and inform them about the 3Rs mechanism.
– Create challenges with prizes in schools to encourage waste management and plastic collection.
– Maintaining 48 recycling booths along the Corniche of Tyr, once a week for 12 months. Residents will be able to exchange their solid waste for food or medicine vouchers.
