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The Lira Shapira enables residents to buy fresh organic vegetables at a produce garden along with wares such as oils, soaps and bread in exchange for organic waste.

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Tel Aviv, Israel

Who
Perry Samnon, Noa Perry, Dora Kaikov, Felicia Donatus, Debbie, Orly Nackler, Idan Goldberg, Sarah Auslander
What
The Lira Shapira enables residents to buy fresh organic vegetables at a produce garden along with wares such as oils, soaps and bread in exchange for organic waste.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:04:44 GMT · 5h 35m ago
Where
Tel Aviv, Israel ·
Why
Residents trade organic waste which is turned into compost, earning Lira Shapira, described as a win-win because the municipality saves on waste treatment costs and the environment benefits from reduced methane.
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This model creates a local circular economy, providing healthy food and products while reducing landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Similar programs are now being implemented in other Israeli cities, indicating a potential for wider adoption.

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    The Lira Shapira program in Tel Aviv allows residents to exchange organic waste for a local currency, which can then be used to purchase goods at a community garden and market.
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