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Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia not only share their access to the Mediterranean Sea but also economic characteristics: tourism is highly relevant and the main interface of the countries' economies. However, this industry also produces large amounts of waste, namely Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) wrapped in single-use plastic packaging. Not only tourists’ missing awareness about how to dispose of these goods, but also inadequate collection and waste management have given rise to widespread public concerns about pollution levels and marine debris in the MENA region.