Reduction of Plastic Carrier Bage Use: An Analysis of Alternatives in Israel
In this research, the effect of several policy measures aiming to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags in Israel was assessed. Acknowledging the damage caused to the environment by HDPE bags, that are distributed, free of charge, by the supermarkets and shops in Israel was the motivation for this research. The research was ordered […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel, Position Paper VI, appendix to Vol. 3: Road pricing mechanisms for managing traffic congestion
Heavy traffic congestion, typical in cities and the highways leading to them, affect the environment as well as mobility. In these cases, the traffic system does not fulfill its goals efficiently. This paper discusses an economic tool “the congestion toll” it’s use in the world and in Israel and its expected effect on the transportation […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel – transportation and environment in Israel 2008
Through the past decade, several papers have been published by SNI dealing with the relation between transportation and environmental issues. These papers covered a great number of topics, some of them were highlighted for further thinking and some presented as recommendations for action. During the same time, progress can be seen in some of the […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel – Water Issues in Israel – summer 2008
The paper unfolds general information on the water balance of Israel in the last decade. The information is general, yet gives a broad perspective of elements that affect and are effected by activities of management, development and administration of the water sector . The issues covered will affect decision making, development activities, daily management and […]
National Environmental Priorities of Israel – solid and hazardous waste
In the passing decade, the issue of waste treatment in Israel had taken an impressive step forward. Unauthorized damping sites were closed, landfill taxes had been set and the overall waste framework had improved. This report comes not only to encourage, but also to call out to decision makers to take an act today in […]