Waste Management & Circular Economy
ALMEE is deeply committed to advancing sustainable waste management practices and accelerating the transition toward a circular economy in Lebanon and the Mediterranean region. This area of work focuses on reducing waste generation at the source, promoting material recovery and recycling, and valorizing organic waste through composting and energy recovery — all while supporting municipalities, institutions, and citizens in adopting sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Through its initiatives, ALMEE helps communities and local authorities design, implement, and manage integrated waste management systems, guided by circular economy principles where materials are reused, resources are preserved, and waste becomes a valuable input for new cycles of production.
Key priorities include:
ALMEE’s approach is holistic and participatory — empowering communities to become key actors in the fight against climate change, while ensuring that environmental sustainability also creates economic opportunities, green jobs, and social well-being.
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Separate Collection and Composting of Organic and Plant Waste in Zahle (2025–2027)
Funded by TRIVALIS, AFD, ADEME, and DCTCIV, this project strengthens Zahle’s technical capacity in organic waste collection and composting. ALMEE supports the municipality in setting up systems for waste valorization and raising community awareness on sustainable development and waste reduction.
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SOCLE Project (2018–2021)
Funded by AFD and Région Pays de la Loire, this project strengthened the capacity of Lebanese municipalities to address environmental challenges, including solid waste management, renewable energy adoption, and pollution prevention. ALMEE co-developed the “Guide for Municipalities on Environmental Issues”, training local agents and producing feasibility studies for twelve pilot municipalities.
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Convention with ADEME (2022–2024)
Building on over three decades of partnership, this ongoing cooperation supports Lebanon in developing frameworks for sustainable waste management and waste prevention awareness. The program also advances adaptation strategies for climate and energy, including the Climate-Air-Energy label adapted to the Lebanese context.
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TRIA Project – “Tri et Recyclage Intégrés à Araya” (2025–2027)
Implemented by ALMEE and funded by TRIVALIS and Région Pays de la Loire, TRIA aims to reduce landfill waste through sorting, composting, and recycling. The project fosters community participation and demonstrates how localized circular systems can improve waste handling and environmental outcomes.
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Cleaner Production and E-Waste Awareness (ADEME/ALMEE Initiatives)
ALMEE has implemented multiple awareness campaigns and pilot projects focusing on waste prevention, e-waste recycling, and battery collection, promoting sustainable practices in both households and industries.
Impact and Vision
Through its Waste Management & Circular Economy initiatives, ALMEE empowers local authorities, businesses, and citizens to move from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a regenerative system where resources are conserved and reused. By combining field experience, community engagement, and technical expertise, ALMEE has become a key partner for municipalities and institutions seeking to design sustainable waste systems and implement circular models. Its collaborations with TRIVALIS, ADEME, AFD, and regional authorities showcase a long-term commitment to reducing landfill dependency, cutting emissions, and fostering a cleaner, more sustainable Lebanon.
Other Projects
OTHER AREAS OF WORK
Research & Development
Advancing innovative solutions and technologies to drive sustainability, efficiency, and climate resilience.
Green Hydrogen
Driving the production and use of clean hydrogen to decarbonize energy systems and industries.
Renewable Energy Development
Promoting solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower solutions to diversify Lebanon’s energy mix.