New Law on Integrated Waste Management in Albania Promotes Environmental Protection and Public Health

Albania has recently adopted an important new law on integrated waste management, aimed at improving both environmental protection and public health. The goal of the law is to make waste management more efficient and sustainable, while specifically tackling pollution and the frequent fires at illegal landfills.

The law provides for the creation of a national operator that will coordinate waste management across the country. In addition, it promotes measures for waste separation, composting, and recycling in order to reduce soil, water, and air pollution.

Germany and other international partners are supporting Albania in implementing these reforms through projects that also encourage citizen participation and environmental education. Early results can already be seen in several municipalities, where waste separation is increasing and modern facilities for composting and recycling are being built.

With this step, Albania moves closer to EU standards and sends an important signal for sustainable development and an improved quality of life for its citizens.

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