IDEA Launches the Second Phase of Let’s Turn Papers into Leaves

On March 18, IDEA Public Union and the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan jointly launched the second phase of “Let’s turn papers into leaves” project devoted to the nationwide collection of used paper products.

The goal of the project is to save trees, protect nature and maintain ecological balance by reducing paper waste and promoting recycling. On the other hand the project aims to prevent environmental pollution and to promote proper waste management.

As previously reported, the pilot phase of “Let’s turn papers into leaves” project was implemented from February-April 2014 in Baku. Considering the success of pilot project and wide-range public interest, IDEA Public Union and its partners of the project decided to implement the project at national level on continuous basis.

The project will initially start at the ASAN service center N4 on March 18, while starting from March 25, all ASAN service centers across the country will accept used paper materials.

Within the project, “Azersun” OJSC will allocate special vehicles to pick up used paper and paper products that exceed 300 kg from the commercial and residential addresses. Those wishing to submit used paper and paper materials may contact IDEA Public Union (012 4976316) and ASAN service centers (108 hotline).

IDEA Public Union and the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan invite state agencies, representatives of the private sector, NGOs and individuals to participate at the “Let’s change every sheet of paper to a leaf” project for the sake of environmental protection.