Following the success achieved in the Adriatic Sea, MedWaves is expanding the Low Plastic Zone (LPZ) initiative across the Mediterranean, with new launches in Djerba, Tunisia and Beirut, Lebanon.
The Low Plastic Zone is an initiative that involves hotels, restaurants, and cafés. Its aim is to reduce the use of single-use plastic products, such as toiletries, straws, bags, and cups.
In Tunisia and Lebanon, five businesses will be selected to participate in a mentorship program throughout 2025. The program will begin with an assessment of the use of single-use products — not limited to plastic — acknowledging that disposable items, regardless of material, often have a high environmental impact.
Based on this assessment, each business will develop a personalized action plan, with support from dedicated mentors throughout the implementation phase.
Initial results will be presented at dedicated events, where the experiences of the participating businesses will be shared, and other companies will be invited to join the initiative by signing a Declaration of Commitment. Signatory businesses will receive communication materials and guidance on tools to help reduce their plastic consumption.
The Low Plastic Zone initiative is part of the Marine Litter Med Plus project, funded by the European Union, which supports the implementation of the Regional Plan on Marine Litter Management in the Mediterranean. The project is coordinated by the UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention Secretariat and its Components, including MedWaves, which is responsible for tackling plastic pollution through the LPZ approach.