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A fleet of cleaning drones will clear European seas of debris
A fleet of cleaning drones will clear European seas of debris

Underwater drones can distinguish between debris and have already retrieved tires, fences, and even parts of ships

How and why to sort trash: a simple step to help the environment
How and why to sort trash: a simple step to help the environment

It’s best to start with one type of waste and then add other types later

The garbage problem: how bad is it and what can everyone do about it?
The garbage problem: how bad is it and what can everyone do about it?

Reasons range from imperfect waste management at the state and municipal levels to people's lack of eco-friendly habits

Sweden allocates over $20 million more for waste management in Ukraine
Sweden allocates over $20 million more for waste management in Ukraine

As part of pilot measures, four regions are already purchasing waste collection equipment and re-equipping landfills

EU takes Romania to court over landfill issues
EU takes Romania to court over landfill issues

The country had almost 20 years to do so, but has still not closed several dangerous landfills

Searches at Dnipro City Hall: three regions investigate embezzlement of state funds on waste
Searches at Dnipro City Hall: three regions investigate embezzlement of state funds on waste

The police are also working at a landfill site and at a number of addresses linked to individuals involved in the criminal case

Kyiv residents can hand in old appliances for recycling free of charge until December 30
Kyiv residents can hand in old appliances for recycling free of charge until December 30

The municipal enterprise accepts various devices, from gadget chargers to old refrigerators

Criminal deputy, drainage of ponds, tree felling – digest of environmental crimes
Criminal deputy, drainage of ponds, tree felling – digest of environmental crimes

Among the violations are also attempts to appropriate protected lands

Illegal landfill in Odesa region caused nearly UAH 9 million in damages, according to State Environmental Inspection
Illegal landfill in Odesa region caused nearly UAH 9 million in damages, according to State Environmental Inspection

Construction waste littered more than 650 square meters of land in the rural community

A pilot project on waste sorting in lyceums and kindergartens starts in Zhytomyr
A pilot project on waste sorting in lyceums and kindergartens starts in Zhytomyr

In total, 10 educational institutions took part in the campaign

Ukraine will become an international center for World Cleanup Day
Ukraine will become an international center for World Cleanup Day

In Kyiv, the coordination center for the campaign will be located