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processors, and traders is conducted by registered inspection bodies, with two accredited

certification bodies currently authorized by the MAFWE.

15.5.1. Waste Management Legislation: The Law on Waste Management plays a crucial role

in establishing the legal framework for the management of different types of waste, including
organic waste suitable for composting. It sets out regulations and guidelines for the proper

handling, treatment, and disposal of waste materials to promote sustainable waste management

practices in North Macedonia.

15.5.1.1. Environmental Protection Act: The Environmental Protection Act establishes

regulations for environmental protection, including guidelines for sustainable waste
management practices like composting. This legislation provides a framework for effective

waste management and encourages composting and vermicomposting as eco-friendly
approaches to divert organic waste from landfills.

15.5.1.2. National Organic Farming Policy: The National Organic Farming Policy

encourages the adoption of organic farming practices, which may include composting, to
enhance soil fertility and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. This policy actively promotes

the integration of composting and vermicomposting into organic farming systems, providing
guidelines, support, and incentives for farmers to utilize these practices, recognizing their

significant contributions to soil health, fertility, and sustainable agriculture.

15.5.1.3. Strategy for Sustainable Development: This strategy may include elements related
to sustainable waste management, environmental protection, and incentives for eco-friendly

agricultural practices like composting. The Strategy prioritizes organic farming and
vermicomposting as key strategies for achieving long-term agricultural and environmental

sustainability. It sets targets for increasing organic farming practices, highlights
vermicomposting as a crucial soil enrichment technique, and advocates for policy measures to

incentivize and support sustainable agricultural methods.

15.5.1.4. National Biodiversity Strategy: This strategy may promote sustainable waste
management approaches like composting as part of broader biodiversity conservation efforts.

The National Biodiversity Strategy of North Macedonia actively promotes composting as a
critical element in sustainable waste management practices, aligning it with broader efforts to

conserve biodiversity. By diverting organic waste through composting, the strategy aims to

reduce environmental impacts, safeguard ecosystems, and support diverse plant communities,
while also advocating for policy measures to incentivize composting initiatives.

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