Garbage sorting — latest ecology news

Waste is only accepted if it is undamaged

The main thing is to shop sensibly, make the most of what you buy, and then recycle it

Collection points are located in the premises of certain chain stores

The least common eco-friendly practice is getting involved in community initiatives, due to the lack of suitable infrastructure

These are items that are harmful to the environment and people and do not belong in a regular trash can

There simply isn't enough waste for the equipment to become self-sustaining

In its first month of operation, the equipment has already saved 30,000 UAH

Residents have become so accustomed to collecting trash that they now dispose of it every ten days instead of once a month

Countries that have been successful in collecting single-use plastics use REW and a deposit-return system

City officials emphasize that the quality of separate waste collection depends largely on residents’ environmental awareness

Globally, only 21% of waste is recycled, while 30% is simply dumped in open areas or not collected at all

Clearing leaves from parks in the fall is a waste of fuel for transportation and a theft of fertilizer from the ecosystem