Palestinians use recycling as Israel's restrictions trigger a trash crisis
Palestinians in the West Bank are facing a trash crisis exacerbated by heightened Israeli restrictions on movement. Entrepreneurs have started a recycling operation called Scrapcycle Solutions to address the growing waste problem. The situation has led to illegal dumping and garbage piling up, making daily life increasingly difficult for the local population.
- ▪The West Bank has seen a significant increase in checkpoints and barriers, complicating garbage collection.
- ▪Scrapcycle Solutions is a start-up founded by two young entrepreneurs aiming to recycle plastic waste.
- ▪Before the recent conflict, garbage was typically cleared daily, but now it often sits for extended periods.
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Palestinians use recycling as Israel's restrictions trigger a trash crisis May 27, 202610:45 AM ET Eleanor Beardsley Entrepreneurs fight pile-up of garbage in the West Bank Listen · 5:15 5:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-121673/nx-s1-9754886" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> The heightened restrictions on movement make every aspect of life more difficult for the 3.4 million Palestinians living in the West Bank, in particular the collection and disposal of garbage.
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