LEBANON - Lebanon is taking a new step toward linking reconstruction with sustainability through the introduction of the Lebanese Standard NL 841-1:2026, which focuses on the use of recycled aggregates in road construction and backfilling works.
The standard will be presented during a seminar titled “From Destruction to Reconstruction: The New Lebanese Standard NL 841-1:2026 for Recycled Aggregates in Road and Backfilling Works,” organized by the Lebanese Standards Institution, LIBNOR, in collaboration with the Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut.
The seminar will take place tomorrow on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut.
The new standard comes at a time when Lebanon is facing growing pressure to manage construction and demolition materials more efficiently, especially in areas affected by destruction, infrastructure damage, and reconstruction needs.
Recycled aggregates are produced by processing materials such as concrete, stones, and construction debris so they can be reused in engineering works instead of being discarded as waste.
Their use in roads and backfilling can help reduce pressure on natural quarries, limit the volume of debris sent to disposal sites, and support a more circular approach to reconstruction.
By introducing technical guidance for recycled aggregates, the standard aims to support engineers, contractors, municipalities, and public institutions in adopting safer and more sustainable practices in road and backfilling projects.
The seminar is expected to highlight how standards can play a practical role in turning construction waste into a resource, while helping Lebanon move toward more resilient and environmentally responsible reconstruction.
