In a city like Port-au-Prince, where expansion occurs quickly with limited household resources, it is urgent to quickly improve techniques for waste collection. The Martelly-Lamothe administration is aware of the implication of a policy for sustainable management of solid residues. Through SMCRS, the administration has adopted steps to clean up the country.
More than 6,200 cubic meters of waste are produced every day in Port-au-Prince and its environs. 72% of it is organic waste and is easily recyclable. Despite the lack of resources it is a fu
Developing a policy for sustainable waste management
Waste in Haiti is usually left abandoned on the streets, in ravines or other places outside the home. Special attention must be paid not only to protect the environment, but also to improve the quality of life of individuals. Prevention, response, and transformation are all aspects of a good waste management policy.
Par Le Nouvelliste
29 août 2014 | Lecture : 3 min.