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High levels of air pollution due to dust from the Sahara recorded in Kyiv
High levels of air pollution due to dust from the Sahara recorded in Kyiv

Ukrainians were urged to close windows indoors, because dust can be harmful to children, the elderly and people with respiratory diseases

Ukrainians are urged to abandon artificial flowers at cemeteries: what are the reasons?
Ukrainians are urged to abandon artificial flowers at cemeteries: what are the reasons?

A number of communities have already banned artificial flowers on their territories

UAnimals announces applications for help with food for cats and dogs in Sumy region
UAnimals announces applications for help with food for cats and dogs in Sumy region

Applications are accepted until April 8 or until the supply of fodder runs out

BEST ECO FEST Charity Festival to be held in Kyiv region
BEST ECO FEST Charity Festival to be held in Kyiv region

BEST ECO FEST will open a charity fundraiser for the launch of an animal rescue center

A machine for receiving plastic bottles was installed in NUBIP in Kyiv. Photo.
A machine for receiving plastic bottles was installed in NUBIP in Kyiv. Photo.

The collected recyclables will be sent for processing, and the money will be donated to charity

The world celebrated Recycling Day: what is known about this day
The world celebrated Recycling Day: what is known about this day

46% of human waste can be recycled, but in fact this figure reaches 16%

Half of Ukrainians are not ready to pay more for green transition – FAMA survey
Half of Ukrainians are not ready to pay more for green transition – FAMA survey

Support for the transition to green energy decreased from 30.4% in 2023 to 25.4%

Ukrainians told what to do with a broken mercury thermometer
Ukrainians told what to do with a broken mercury thermometer

Mercury cannot be collected with a vacuum cleaner, broom, or rag

Ukraine has started collecting evidence of Russian war crimes against the environment: how to get involved
Ukraine has started collecting evidence of Russian war crimes against the environment: how to get involved

Svidok.org is its native repository of memories of Ukrainians

Ukrainians urged to save trees from barbaric crown pruning: what is the danger
Ukrainians urged to save trees from barbaric crown pruning: what is the danger

Some trees cannot withstand crowning and die immediately, while others grow a new emergency crown

How to turn unnecessary clothes into useful things for everyday life: Top 10 ideas
How to turn unnecessary clothes into useful things for everyday life: Top 10 ideas

Old t-shirts can be turned into a textile rug, and jeans into a shopping bag or bedspread