14 February 2014

Wastepaper collection was launched as part of the project ‘Let’s change a paper sheet for a leaf’

 

Wastepaper collection was launched today as part of the project ‘Let’s change a paper sheet for a leaf’ organized by IDEA Public Union, "ASAN xidmət" and "Təmiz Şəhər" OJSC.

 

Wastepaper collection will be organized in "ASAN xidmət" centers in Baku every day at 03.00p.m.-06.00p.m. starting from 13 February as part of the project initiated by IDEA (International Dialogue for Environmental Action) Public Union.


Addressing the ceremony marking the launch of the campaign, Head of the State Agency for Services to Citizens and Social Innovation at the President of Azerbaijan Inam Karimov said the campaign aims to raise awareness of people about environmental protection, strengthening environmental activity of population, as well as creating a culture of recycling.


“Last year IDEA,"ASAN xidmət" and "Təmiz Şəhər" OJSC launched a campaign ‘Ten messages for protection of nature’ at the initiative of Vice President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva. Today’s campaign communicates one of those messages,” - Mr. Karimov added.


Trees purchased through delivery of waste paper will be planted in March, he noted.


IDEA Project Director Anara Ismailova noted that the first phase of the campaign will be held in Baku, but in the future it is planned to hold such a campaign in the regions, too. "The main goal is to landscape Balakhani landfill. Tree planting will be done by citizens and employees of the organizations and companies that have delivered wastepaper," she said.

 

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