a circular system change to re-psyc’le our mindset towards action
A circular economy platform to strengthen nature-based solutions.
The first zero-waste shop in the Middle East with access to local, traditional, refillable, unpackaged, bulk, and toxic-free products
Eco-design makerspace, artist residency, regenerative lands and community supported agriculture. 
Empowerment programme with zero waste clean ups, balaplastic transitions, food waste events and native planting initiatives.

Access System Change

Regenerate Hub engages users to consider the flow, impact, and value of resources across sectors [e.g. human, waste, energy, water, earth], how systems can be improved, and who is working to create alternatives on the ground.
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Circular Economy Platform
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published journal
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sector experts hired
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data points mapped

Consume Consciously

Redesign your story with waste at our EcoSouk, the Middle East’s first circular hub packed with over 150 producers and change makers hosting refill bar, toxic free, package free, plastic free & re-use products and services. Built on dreams for system change, from production to consumption. 
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EcoSouk brick-n-click
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Eco-Design Alternatives

We made the world’s first stand-up paddle board for in-sea clean up’s designed from 12,000 cigarette filters collected in Lebanon.  Support us to develop our maker space, art residency & regenerative farm lands.
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cigarette filters collected
cig filter collection

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cig boards produced
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cigarette bins installed
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eco-design semesters
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Film4Climate Award at COP22
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day public intervention

It Starts With You[th]

We pioneered zero-waste sorting & recycling clean-ups at the peak of the waste crisis. Our most memorable moment, the #BalaPlastic installation with Mashrou3Leila concert!
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tons waste sorted & recycled
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zero-waste clean ups
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volunteers mobilised
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plastic-free meals
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Mashrou3Leila BalaPlastic Concert

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international anti incineration campaign

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The name “Recycle Lebanon” is a pun to 
re[psy]cle the system from mindsets to actions.
 
 
The waste crisis was the last [plastic] straw in a crippling state where water, electricity, air quality, and basic rights dance in complacent corruption.
 
 
Headstrong to collectively, dynamically and holistically shift the story of our throw away society, the NGO sheds light on indegenous circular living culture.
 
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Nariman Hamdan

EcoSouk Store Manager

An environmental activist, retailer & marathon runner with a resourceful passion for supporting communities. She is an active blood donor & volunteers with the Lebanese Red Cross & Civil Defense.

Kevin Matar

Outreach Specialist

An environmental architect & activist with a specialisation in Advanced Ecological Buildings & Biocities. Exploring materials, he completed his research programme on mycelium & construction waste.

Rachel Rosenbaum

Regenerate Hub Product & Data Coordinator

A doctoral candidate in anthropology at the University of Arizona, she focuses on the politics of infrastructure & circular economy solutions.

Alexis Nassif

Regenerate Hub

Blockchain advisor, grants writer and experienced Unit Director. Skilled Business Development with a demonstrated history of working in the agricultural sector, urban gardening, rewilding and wildlife conservation.

Joslin Faith Kehdy

Founder & Director

She studied Mandarin Chinese in Guangzhou, managed operations of a design-build architectural engineering firm in Hawaii and organised food & travel conferences and tours between England & Lebanon prior to unpacking nature based consumption & production alternatives.

Adla Kehdy

Secretary

A senior key account manager at Saba IP & Co with a 10 year demonstrated history of working in the intelectual property services industry in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, confectionery, tobacco, hospitality, media, & apparel.

Antranik Arkanian

Treasurer

He has understood practical realities and unfairness in political and economic systems after a decade long experience in the private sector as business developer, Antranik is now specialised and focused on human rights and democratisation processes.

Georges Merheb

Attorney

Specialised in private law, he has served as council in media, telecom & intellectual property law cases. George has 8 years experience in several fields namely civil, commercial, business, & corporate law.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead

Lea Zgheib

Lebanese Certified Public Accountant

A Lebanese Certified Public Accountant with 9 years of experience in the field. Working on the audit of NGOs and commercial companies





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“The organisation Kehdy founded during Lebanon’s waste crisis presented a beacon of hope for the region with innovative solutions and a strong social base for their work.” ​
Break Free From Plastic