MED-InA
A Mediterannean Integrated Alliance on Waste for cities and citizens

About the project

Cities on both sides of the Mediterranean face important environmental challenges and increasing costs to collect and treat waste, including expensive investments in landfills or incinerators. The MED-InA project proposes to develop and roll out a methodology for a “Zero Waste” public policy adapted to Mediterranean cities as an exemplary and participatory approach for waste reduction, reuse and recycling. The Zero Waste approach offers an alternative option and aims to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills or incinerators through waste prevention, reuse, recycling and development of local activities. To adapt this ambitious approach to the Mediterranean context, the MED-InA project will develop a methodology co-designed by the partners, based on a wide consultation with local stakeholders (public, private, associations, citizens) and territorial coordination. It will place the citizens at the heart of the process and will strongly value a “low tech-low cost” approach by promoting in the South and reintegrating in the North traditional practices that generate little quantity of waste.

Key information

MED-InA
A Mediterannean Integrated Alliance on Waste for cities and citizens
B.4 Environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation
B.4.2 Waste management
France, Jordan, Tunisia, Spain, Lebanon

Financial data

2.3 million
Total budget
2.1 million
EU contribution
%
10%
Project co-financing

Highlights

Project in numbers

7
Partners
5
Countries
19
Technical outputs

Project duration

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Partnership

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What will be improved?

The MED-InA project proposes to transform municipalities waste management practices from “treating always more waste” to “treating less by preventing waste” through a focus on citizen behaviour change. To do so, the project will use an innovative methodology: a dedicated coaching service, as well as massive door-to-door campaigns and regular phone/email contacts, will allow a direct connection with citizens and local businesses in order to support them in reducing the production of waste that cannot be recycled nor reused. In addition, testing pilots in selected neighborhoods of La Marsa (Tunisia), Irbid (Jordan) and Ribera (Spain) will be organized to show the commitments of public authorities in keeping cities clean. This work will be linked to concrete updates of Municipal Waste Management Plans and support to innovative circular economy businesses in order to act at a multi-level stage and create synergies.

Who will benefit?

  • 45 municipal representatives/staff
  • 6 regional and national authorities in charge of waste management
  • 6,000 households of La Marsa (Tunisia), Irbid (Jordan) and Ribera (Spain)
  • 40 local associations and businesses
     

Expected achievements

  • 1 decision support tool on Zero Waste public policies
  • 3 Integrated Municipal Waste Management Plans including both organic and plastic waste sorting and treatment solutions
  • 3 capacity-building plans and training programs for municipal staffs and elected members
  • 15 local awareness-raising campaigns on the Zero Waste approach
  • 3,000 households using new services and equipment for sorting at source, recycling, reusing and composting
  • 12 startups selected and supported to create businesses in the circular economy sector 
  • 2,400 low-cost equipment and services set up for sorting at source and implementing decentralized composting
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Project news

MED-InA in Tunisia: Beach Clean-Up Day and Final Event next week in La Marsa !

The municipality of La Marsa is organising a Beach Clean-Up Day next Wednesday 12 July starting at 4 PM. An opportunity for residents involved in domestic waste reduction thro…

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Waste management, circular economy, citizen involvement: MED-InA partners discover some best practices in Italy

A study visit organised in May 2023 allowed the MED-InA partners to discover the best practices of two Italian cities at the forefront of wa…

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MED-InA in Spain supports Laüd Recycled, 100% recycled and sustainable shoes

Winner in the business category, this project designs and manufactures ethically handmade in Spain and markets collections of casual footwear made from 100% recycled materials…

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MED-InA in Spain supports Cerian Shower, a greywater energy saving solution

Winner of the business award, this project installs shower trays with integrated energy recovery equipment.

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MED-InA in Jordan supports Teenah's project on women's employment through upcycling

1st place winner of the startup category, Teenah's "E3ada" project is about affordable custom printed quality bags produced through upcycling and social impact …

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MED-Ina in Jordan supports Gold Sands, a vermicomposting farm project

1st place winner of the ideas category, project “Gold Sands” creates resources from waste by using worms to convert organic waste from existing farms into vermicompost, thus a…

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MED-InA in Jordan supports Ghoorcom, an online marketplace that connects farmers to their clients

2nd place winner of the startup category, project “Ghoorcom” is an online marketplace that connects farmers to businesses directly, thus fos…

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MED-Ina in Jordan supports Ivvest, a cost-efficient, scalable & easy indoor farming solution

2nd place winner of the ideas category, project “Ivvest” uses science and technology (hydroponics and IoT) to produce the purest, tastiest, …

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MED-InA: peer pilot projects share feedback on installing composting equipment

In an online mentoring session, 4 peer pilots from Lebanon, Palestine, Spain and Tunisia presented their successes and challenges.

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MED-InA informs about its activities towards zero waste

Find out everything you need to know about the project's past and future activities for Zero Waste in the Mediterranean, in our 2022 Newsletter available in English, French, Arabic and Spanish !

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MED-InA in Tunisia supports Debrasy, a social inclusion project through waste sorting

2nd business prize from the jury led by the Lab’ess incubator, Debrasy is a company that makes motorcycle carts available to independent collectors (and sorters) of recyclable…

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MED-InA in Tunisia: Tifra, or how to reuse paper and diversify its uses

2nd prize for ideation from the jury led by the Lab’ess incubator, Tifra is a collective university project with an entrepreneurial vocation, which proposes to promote the mul…

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MED-InA in Spain supports 4 start-ups and innovative ideas towards zero waste

Through financial support and an incubation period, these 4 winners out of 29 candidates cover textile, footwear and energy saving of hot water.

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MED-InA in Tunisia supports Vitro/Indinya, a project for a second life for glass waste

1st business prize from the jury led by the Lab’ess incubator, Vitro/Indinya is a company that produces glass powder for various uses (building, street furniture, decoration, …

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MED-InA in Tunisia supports Hortikos, hydroponics at the service of urban agriculture

1st prize for ideation from the jury led by the Lab’ess incubator, Hortikos Farm offers fruits and vegetables grown using hydroponic solutions, as well as awareness-raising in…

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MED-InA in Spain: 29 candidates running for the EcoRes prize on 25 February

A pitching event for innovative circular economy projects will pick 4 winners for prizes and incubation by IDEA Alzira in Spain. The result will be announced on 1st March 202…

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MED-InA 2022: a crucial year to consolidate a Zero Waste approach in 3 Mediterranean cities

Carcaixent (Spain), Irbid (Jordan), La Marsa (Tunisia): 3 cities experimenting with Zero Waste approaches. 2 years after the start of the project, what are the results of this…

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MED-InA in Spain: Carcaixent citizens take part in elaborating the waste management plan

The main weaknesses identified by participants were the low rate of waste separation at source and the challenge of waste prevention illustrated by overpackaging in their dail…

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MED-Ina in Jordan supports 4 circular economy projects in Irbid!

Vermicomposting, hydroponic farming systems, an online marketplace to connect farmers to businesses, quality bags produced with impact on the employment of women refugees and …

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Tunisia: MED-InA supports 4 circular economy projects in the municipality of La Marsa

Paper recycling, a glass crusher, mopeds for ragpickers and hydroponics in urban areas: discover the competition process and the winners towards zero waste in La Marsa!

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MED-InA in Spain launches its citizen participatory process towards zero waste

Citizens of Carcaixent, one of MED-InA's pilot cities, are being involved in designing the Integrated Solid Municipal Waste Plan (ISWMP), to tend towards Zero Waste.

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MED-InA in Tunisia launches 4 calls for proposals

As one of the project's pilot cities, la Marsa is looking for contractors for the purposes of communication, citizen support and design of its Zero Waste strategy. Deadline: 8 November 2021 at 10 a.m Tunis…

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MED-InA: Call for applications from project leaders related to the circular economy in Tunisia

Four projects will be awarded and supported by the Lab´ess. The deadline for submitting an application is October 14. Don't miss the in…

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MED-InA: Greater Irbid Municipality in Jordan involves 2,049 households in Zero Waste efforts

A team of 13 volunteers conducted a door-to-door campaign to identify citizens preference with regard to waste collection and sorting systems.

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MED-InA: the contribution of E3D-Environment and its GD6D methodology

GD6D (I decided), the E3D-Environment tool adopted by MED-InA towards more eco-responsibility for the inhabitants of 3 pilot cities (Carcaixent - Spain, Irbid - Jordan, La Mar…

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: the American University of Beirut is looking for a MED-InA project manager !

The American University of Beirut is looking for a project manager ! Please note that only Lebanese nationals may apply. More information:…

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Zero Waste Strategies in the Mediterranean, from theory to practice: discover the first MED-InA project Newsletter!

What has the project been up to since its launch? Find out through 6 short articles that will give you an overview of ongoing activities for…

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Le projet MED-InA guide les municipalités méditerranéennes vers le Zéro Déchet

Moins de dépenses, moins de déchets, plus de recyclage, d'emploi et d'inclusion sociale: MED-InA propose un guide méthodologique pour penser des stratégies Zéro Déch…

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The MED-InA project guides Mediterranean municipalities towards Zero Waste

Less costs, less waste, more recycling, jobs and social inclusion: MED-InA proposes a guidebook to design adapted Zero Waste strategies!

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MED-InA: the city of Carcaixent (Spain) is recruiting Zero Waste ambassadors!

MED-InA ambassadors will be in charge of involving inhabitants in behavioural change towards Zero Waste. Deadline to apply: March 23, 2021.

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MED-InA: 2nd Zero Waste Workshop for Mediterranean cities

The 2nd Zero Waste workshop organized by MED-InA project was held on November 4th with the facilitation of Zero Waste Europe and Ekologi Brez Meja.

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[MED-InA] E3D-Environnement is looking for an external auditor!

E3D-Environnement, leader of MED-InA project, has recently published the procedure for the selection of an external auditor.

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MED-InA: first Zero Waste workshop in France

On the 20th of February 2020, the MED-InA project team organised its first Zero Waste workshop gathering partners, municipalities and experts.

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15 April 2020
The MED-InA project in times of Covid-19 pandemic

A glimspe of the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on the MED-InA project and on the waste management sector.

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10 March 2020
Meet the MED-InA team: episode #7

Discover the people behind the MED-InA project in a series of weekly interviews!

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26 February 2020
Meet the MED-InA team: episode #6

Discover the people behind the MED-InA project in a series of weekly interviews!

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12 February 2020
Meet the MED-InA team: episode #5

Discover the people behind the MED-InA project in a series of weekly interviews!

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07 February 2020
Tunisia: MED-InA is looking for an expert in social sciences

The selected expert will be in charge of identifying and analyzing the barriers and opportunities for the adoption of environmental-friendly behaviors by the inhabitants of La Marsa Municipality.

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06 February 2020
Towards Zero Waste cities in the Mediterranean: launch of the MED-InA project in Irbid, Jordan

The MED-InA project aims to turn the Greater Irbid Municipality into a zero waste city.

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05 February 2020
Meet the MED-InA team: episode #4

Discover the people behind the MED-InA project in a series of weekly interviews!

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04 February 2020
[MED-InA] E3D-Environnement is looking for an EU project manager

E3D-Environnement, lead beneficiary of the MED-InA project, is looking for an EU project manager. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

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31 January 2020
[EXTENSION] MED-InA is looking for a Zero Waste expert!

The deadline for bids has been postponed to 3 February 2020.

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28 January 2020
Towards Zero Waste cities in the Mediterranean: launch of the MED-InA project in Tunisia

The MED-InA project aims to turn the Municipality of La Marsa into a zero waste city.

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27 January 2020
Meet the MED-InA team: episode #3

Discover the people behind the MED-InA project in a series of weekly interviews!

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22 January 2020
Meet the MED-InA team: episode #2

Discover the people behind the MED-InA project in a series of weekly interviews!

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20 January 2020
MED-InA is looking for a Zero Waste expert!

The expert will be asked to design a methodological guidebook on Zero Waste strategy applied to Mediterranean cities.

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15 January 2020
Meet the MED-InA team: episode #1

Discover the people behind the MED-InA project in a series of weekly interviews!

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11 December 2019
Achieving zero waste in the Mediterranean: start of the MED-InA project !

Imagine a city with 35% additional sorted waste and where 90% of the citizens adopt more eco-responsible behaviors. No, you are not dreaming!

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25 November 2019
MED-InA, let's start!

The kick-off meeting launching the MED-InA project was held in Marseille on November 13th & 14th. It has been the first opportunity for the MED-InA partners to gather and meet each other.