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Residents of Lviv gave a second life to thousands of tons of organic waste per year
Residents of Lviv gave a second life to thousands of tons of organic waste per year

In the city, containers for organics are installed at almost all container sites

Lviv eco-activists told how biodegradable bags can simplify life
Lviv eco-activists told how biodegradable bags can simplify life

Collection in biodegradable bags makes it easier and cheaper to remove organic waste

Rights and responsibilities of Ukrainians as waste generators
Rights and responsibilities of Ukrainians as waste generators

Household waste subject to extended producer responsibility must be sent to a special reception or separate collection system

Kharkiv residents were encouraged to exchange food and household items in the eco-hub
Kharkiv residents were encouraged to exchange food and household items in the eco-hub

Ecohub is open every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

A public composter is opened in Kharkiv region. Photo
A public composter is opened in Kharkiv region. Photo

The project is especially relevant during the war

Hundreds of tons of organic matter were processed for month in Lviv
Hundreds of tons of organic matter were processed for month in Lviv

Sorted organics must be thrown into appropriate containers without plastic bags or other garbage

Garbage catastrophe in Ukraine: how to get rid of waste on the basis of the experience of the EU
Garbage catastrophe in Ukraine: how to get rid of waste on the basis of the experience of the EU

The effectiveness of garbage reform will affect Ukraine's likely EU membership

20 tons of raw materials from organic waste were sent from Lviv to the Frankivsk region
20 tons of raw materials from organic waste were sent from Lviv to the Frankivsk region

Raw materials were purchased by an enterprise from the village of Vyhoda, Kalushsky district

How to Reduce Food Waste: 13 Expert Tips
How to Reduce Food Waste: 13 Expert Tips

Planning ahead with shopping lists will help you get the right amount of food and avoid buying what you already have at home