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Israeli Elections Generate Thousands of Tons of Waste
Israeli elections on October 27 resulted in thousands of tons of waste from campaign materials, burdening local authorities with cleanup costs. Environmental groups are calling for regulations to hold parties accountable under a 'polluter pays' principle.
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What happened
- 01Thousands of tons of waste were generated by the recent Israeli Knesset elections.
- 02Local authorities are left to manage the cleanup costs of election campaign waste.
- 03Environmental groups advocate for a 'polluter pays' principle for political parties.
- 04Digital campaigning also has an environmental footprint due to energy consumption.
- 05Approximately 80% of waste in Israel is landfilled, with low recycling rates.
While digital campaigning reduces paper waste, it creates its own environmental impact, and traditional materials persist, leading to significant landfill waste.
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