Composting in Bkerkasha

The project aimed to help the community of Bkerkasha, Lebanon, complete its village-wide solid waste management initiative, through the implementation of composting. The project efficiently developed and executed an Arabic awareness campaign comprising of a video explaining composting, and a user-friendly brochure detailing best practices. Cost-effective compost bins, were procured and locally built allowing short-term employment opportunities within the community. 49 households participated in the projects. A capacity-building workshop also took place, providing guidelines, troubleshooting procedures, and maintenance instructions for the bins. By the end of the project, all participating households embraced the composting process but strongly advocated use of household compost bins. The collaborative, learning-oriented approach played a pivotal role in the successful adoption of the composting initiative. The successful integration of the composting program into the municipality’s solid waste management operations ensures the sustainability and long-term success to the intiative, reflecting the municipalities commitment to improving waste management practices in Bkerkasha and will serve as a model on how communities can engage authorities to bring about positive change.

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