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Waste to be recycled after compaction in Khovd aimag
Environment
Khovd /MONTSAME/
In connection with the plan to introduce the compactor being
provided from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism as part of the ‘Waste-free
Mongolia’ campaign, ‘Setting up recyclable sorting facilities and Supporting
proper waste management’ training session was organized by the Environment Ministry,
Caritas Czech Republic international organization, and Mon Plastic LLC.
The training involved over 60 participants including
officials of the local department for environment, school eco club teachers and
social workers, and environment control inspectors of soums.
During the event, lecturer of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology D.Sunjidmaa pointed out the feasibility of making fertilizers from watermelon peels and vegetable waste generated at marketplaces. The organizers of the training also noted there are numerous other ways to turn waste into wealth.
The participants exchanged information on construction
waste separation and recycling management and introduction of green practices
in the industry.
