Garbage is a nuisance. It threatens public health and nature, as well as sticking around for generations to come. Disposing of it is an issue with which every country has difficulties, and only few have a handle on the problem. Burning trash and open landfills are part of the regular practice of most waste management services but for many reasons, neither of these is a good solution. However, waste can be controlled, and what we toss into bins as rubbish could be a money maker and even help the environment. All that is needed are the right governmental policies and the creativity of ingenious entrepreneurs. Consumption behavior in Lebanon is different than the West. A typical Lebanese garbage bag is filled with nearly 70-80% organic matter, mainly food remains and paper. This can be compared to the trash content of New Jersey, where organic material makes up only 40%, according
