Posted By
Najib
Aug 21, 2015 10:15
The garbage crisis is getting worse every day and is affecting all of us, yet when activists call for a demonstration against our corrupt politicians, barely anyone shows up. Even though most Lebanese are frustrated by the current situation and by the incompetence of our government, very few people are turning up to the protest. Yesterday during Kalamennas episode, Minister Mohammad Machnouk seemed very relaxed even though he still didn't come up with any solution…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 03, 2015 11:02
Lebanon only recycles 6% of its collected waste even though there are more than 100 companies and NGOs ready to receive our waste. Ever since the garbage crisis, more and more municipalities are starting to recycle and it's working well for them! I watched a report that Roumieh is now recycling more than 65% of its waste and I received a couple of memos from municipalities that started the recycle process. It's a very simple…
Lebanon
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Critiques
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Events
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Lebanon
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Lebanon
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Information
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