Lebanon's Tree Branches: Waste or Resource

The article addresses the issue of managing tree debris and the challenges of utilizing it in Lebanon. It highlights how pruning branches and dry leaves are often left as waste or burned indiscriminately, posing a threat to the environment and public health due to the emission of polluting gases. International research indicates that burning branches releases fine particles and dangerous pollutants, while studies show the potential to convert these waste materials into valuable products such as biochar and organic fertilizer within the circular economy framework. The article calls for organizing the collection of branches, developing infrastructure to transform them into useful products, and emphasizes the need for accurate local data on pruning quantities to support sustainable environmental and economic policies.

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