In south Tel Aviv, organic plant waste powers an eco-friendly mini-economy (opens original article in a new tab)

An eco-friendly initiative in south Tel Aviv uses organic waste to create a local currency, enabling residents to access organic products while reducing waste and promoting sustainability.

• Residents in south Tel Aviv use organic waste to earn a local currency, Lira Shapira, to access organic produce and goods.
• The program reduces municipal waste costs, lowers methane emissions, and fosters community engagement through a shared garden and educational initiatives.
• Similar initiatives are being developed in other Israeli cities, inspired by the Lira Shapira model.