National Waste Prevention Program - Document: From food waste to home composting. Tariff scheme based on quantity
The Ministry of Environment has issued for public consultation the National Program for Waste Prevention, a strategic document that aims to reduce the amount of waste generated in the country and gradually transition towards a circular economy model.
The program places prevention at the forefront of waste management policies, aiming to decouple economic growth from waste growth, in line with the European Union Waste Framework Directive and the country's commitments within the framework of the European integration process.
According to the latest official data included in the program, Albania continues to rely mainly on waste disposal, with a large portion ending up in landfills, while the level of recycling and reuse remains low, with only 19% of waste (around 155,000 tons) undergoing the recycling process, while most landfills require improved environmental control.
Meanwhile, the program aims to address this situation through measures that reduce waste at the source, promote reuse, and extend the lifespan of products.
The document identifies organic waste, plastic waste, packaging waste, and construction and demolition waste as priority streams for intervention. Particular attention is paid to preventing food waste, reducing single-use plastics, and promoting home composting, especially in rural areas.
The program also foresees the use of economic and fiscal instruments to encourage more sustainable behavior, including charging schemes based on the amount of waste generated, as well as the expansion of green public procurement in state institutions. In this context, public authorities aim to lead the process by example, reducing waste and the use of single-use products in public activities and buildings.
Money from emigrants goes for consumption/ 90% of remittances are used for basic needs, investments remain minimal
The Institute of Statistics has published new data on international emigration in Albania for 2024. Among the main indicators of this publication are......
Fluctuations in the foreign exchange market - How much are foreign currencies being exchanged today?
The US dollar has fluctuated in value since yesterday, being bought today for 81.6 lek and being sold for 82.6 lek according to the local exchange rate. The......
ECB warns Italy - "Budget measures could harm banks and lending"
Measures set out in Italy's 2026 budget could have "negative consequences" for banks' liquidity, the European Central Bank (ECB) said. According to the......
Spain "cracks down" on short-term rentals - 65 million euros fine for Airbnb, after measures against Booking
Spain has decided to pursue a tough policy on short-term rentals. The country fined Airbnb 65 million euros for continuing to advertise properties for......
VII National Conference on the Right to Information - Transparency, a condition for good governance and European integration
At the conclusion of Integrity Week 2025, the 7th National Conference on the Right to Information was held today, on the topic "Agora of Transparency in the......
Over 89 thousand new cars registered in 11 months - DPSHTRR: More modern and safer fleet
The country's vehicle market is experiencing significant growth. During the period January-November 2025, 89,654 vehicles were registered for the first time,......
Mortgage crisis - What are Europeans giving up to meet the costs?
Soaring housing costs are fast becoming Europe's "Grinch," dampening people's desire to make Christmas plans. Some 75% of Europeans say they have had to cut......
Serbia, gas interconnection with North Macedonia - Belgrade will invest around 153 million euros in the project
Serbia will invest around 153 million euros in the construction of a 1.5 billion cubic meter natural gas interconnection with North Macedonia. The project is......
