Market Readiness Analysis

4.1.4.5 Sustainable Pesticides Status in Lebanon
Like other countries, pesticides in Lebanon were always percieved as hazardous
to human health however little concern was attached to use products considered
less harmful to individuals and nature. Add to that the lack of awareness of
alternatives that is commonly spread in the market place. Therefore it is
recommended to move immediately all pesticides products to those having
appropriate and non-hazardous effects and labeling.
4.1.5 Lighting
The Lebanese experts in the Lighting category are well aware of the sustainable
lighting products. They think that the distribution of sustainable lighting products
can improve their business performance. They also noted that the demand for
sustainable lighting is increasing exponentially. Thus with the increase in
demand, the prices of sustainable products are decreasing along with
considerable technological improvements. It is worth mentioning that the initial
purchase cost of sustainable products is higher than normal products, but the
usage cost is lower and its lifecycle is longer. The Lebanese government just
started encouraging and providing incentives to all those willing to convert to
sustainable lighting products however no detailed data is yet accessible.
The consumption of electricity is a high expense imposed on the Lebanese
government to service the operations of its institutions. These expenses are
associated with all types of bulbs, halogen sources, projectors, spotlights and
fluorescent bulbs
Most have inefficient energy systems that do not optimize the use of electricity,
particularly in regards to lighting. This particular issue does not only impose high
costs but also a harmful production process and post-handling to dispose of
these products in addition to different environmental hazards during consumption
such as mercury emission.
The current trend is to implement strategies for rational use of energy translated
by the Ministry of Energy and Water efforts to replace existing non-efficient bulbs
with new sustainable ones.
4.1.5.1 Categories of Lighting
According to experts in the field, there are three main types of light bulbs:
incandescent, compact fluorescent, and light-emiting diodes lamps.
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