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Russian Cities Compete to Recycle Waste Paper and Save Forests

A marathon with a mission: schools, businesses, and locals transform old magazines into new trees. Who will top Krasnodar’s first-ever *green* leaderboard?

The picture is taken on the street of a city. In the center of the picture there are shops, tents,...
The picture is taken on the street of a city. In the center of the picture there are shops, tents, umbrellas, auto rickshaw, motor bike, people and many other objects. In the background there are buildings. In the foreground there are waste papers on the road.

Russian Cities Compete to Recycle Waste Paper and Save Forests

Krasnodar Krai, a region in southern Russia, is hosting a unique competition among its cities and districts. The 'Recycling Marathon: Donate Waste Paper, Save a Tree' campaign aims to raise awareness about resource conservation and waste recycling. It runs until November 28, with applications submitted online.

Eligible participants range from educational institutions and businesses to public organizations and companies. To take part, they must collect over 300 kg of waste paper. Accepted materials include newspapers, magazines, office paper, and books with no literary value. Corrugated cardboard is not accepted due to its low density.

The campaign is supported by Krasnodar Krai’s Ministry of Natural Resources and the regional Ministry of Education. Additionally, the crowdfunding initiative 'Give a Tree' backs the event. Participants will be ranked based on their recycling efforts, with the results compiled into a 'green' ranking of cities.

By the end of November 28, participating cities will have contributed to waste paper recycling and earned a spot on the 'green' ranking. This initiative not only promotes recycling but also aligns with the nationwide 'Save the Forest' campaign, as Krasnodar Krai plants trees alongside the recycling efforts.

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