VOICED : Tunisia recyclers struggle to tackle mountains of waste

What is the primary focus of African Recycling?

• Transforming plastic waste into industrial products

• Importing plastic waste from other countries

• Creating new landfill sites

• Exporting recycled products to Europe

How does Tunisia's approach to waste management differ from Europe's?

• Tunisia sees waste as a resource, while Europe does not

• Europe invests in waste as a wealth source, unlike Tunisia

• Tunisia has more advanced recycling technology than Europe

• Both regions have similar waste management strategies

What triggered the reopening of the landfill site in Agrab?

• A new government policy

• Protests demanding more landfill sites

• The neighboring city of Sfax being overwhelmed with rubbish

• A decrease in waste production

What is a major challenge in implementing waste management strategies in Tunisia?

• Excessive funding

• High public compliance

• Frequent changes in strategy

• Lack of technology

What is the current temporary solution for waste management in Tunisia?

• Burning waste in open areas

• Building new landfill sites

• Illegal dumping

• Exporting waste to other countries