Challenges

Lebanon is facing significant challenges with managing its organic waste, the harm caused by chemical fertilizers, and how these issues affect the quality of food and health. The overuse of chemical fertilizers is negatively affecting water and soil, lowering its quality, and harming the environment. The use of non-organic fertilizers leads to more water being used as chemical fertilizers do not retain moisture in the soil, putting additional pressure on an already scarce resource. 

Despite women’s pivotal role in Lebanon’s agriculture and its rural economies, they often face barriers when accessing necessary resources, training, and technology that could advance their careers and build a sustainable income base.

Solutions

Garbaliser’s technology addresses the critical issues of organic waste management and chemical pollution and their impacts on food quality and human health. It promotes sustainable practices that positively affect the environment and the community’s well-being. By transforming waste into organic fertilizers, the innovator significantly reduces waste, reduces use of harmful chemicals, rejuvenates soil health, and enhances biodiversity. When farmers apply Garbaliser’s liquid fertilizer, soil retains moisture which helps reduce water usage.