Management of plastic waste : Eco-Lef
 National strategy for controlling pollution caused by plastic waste |
 Objectives : |
 Contribute to the preservation of public cleanness in cities, urban centers, public spaces, roads and beaches; Encourage private sector involvement and the creation of small businesses for plastic collection and new sources of income; Promote partnership with regional and local authorities to better control pollution caused by plastic waste ; Promote and encourage recycling of collected materials; Raise public awareness for a rational use of plastic bags and packages. |
| Main directions of national strategy: |
| Establishing a system of paid collection from April 2001 ; Organizing actions of plastic waste separation and collection at source; Creating labor teams for collecting used plastic packages; Providing financial assistance to governorates and municipalities to organize collection campaigns of used plastic; Implementing a comprehensive outreach program on several levels; Implementing a partnership program with associations and organizations for field campaigns of volunteer work and awareness raising activities. |
| Plastic waste management sector : ECO-LEF |
| Increase of collected plastic waste 2001-2010 |
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| Development of the sector in 2010 |
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