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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

86% of waste is recycled on the Greek island of Tilos
86% of waste is recycled on the Greek island of Tilos

All 350 households, municipality and enterprises participate in the program

The Verkhovna Rada's EcoCommittee agenda for August 11
The Verkhovna Rada's EcoCommittee agenda for August 11

People's deputies will consider the letter regarding the statement of the environmental committee about the inadmissibility of activities on the russian federation territory of international environmental certification systems

Proper waste management is a mandatory condition for joining the EU – Strilets
Proper waste management is a mandatory condition for joining the EU – Strilets

Ukraine is the only country in Europe where more than 90% of waste ends up in landfills

Broken chairs, cabinets and other furniture are accepted for recycling in Kyiv
Broken chairs, cabinets and other furniture are accepted for recycling in Kyiv

Furniture is disassembled into components and plastic, metal, glass, textiles, and wood are sorted separately

Old jeans energy: unnecessary clothes are accepted for disposal
Old jeans energy: unnecessary clothes are accepted for disposal

Cost of disposal of textile waste: UAH 10/kg

A household item does not benefit and destroys the environment
A household item does not benefit and destroys the environment

They are made from a mixture of synthetic cellulose and plastic fibers, which is impregnated with a chemical solution.

How long does garbage decompose. Infographics
How long does garbage decompose. Infographics

Activists called on people to clean up after the picnic

Ex-head of "Ukrekoresurs" was detained for machinations with recycling
Ex-head of "Ukrekoresurs" was detained for machinations with recycling

He is suspected of a crime ten years ago

Ukraine Without Garbage and Cutout Festival launche a charity auction of recycle collages
Ukraine Without Garbage and Cutout Festival launche a charity auction of recycle collages

Paper collages are unique in that they are made of waste paper

Cigarettes and vapes can exacerbate the climate and food crisis, - WHO
Cigarettes and vapes can exacerbate the climate and food crisis, - WHO

Tobacco products are the largest contaminant on the planet, containing more than 7,000 toxic chemicals

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