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It is already obvious and well known that the Republic of Moldova is invaded with waste that people, instead of collecting it separately, abandon it wherever they can, due to carelessness, indifference and momentary comfort. It is sure that "Only together can we have a clean environment", jointly promoting public awareness and participation activities, which in accordance with the provisions The waste management strategy for the years 2013-2027 are very important for the promotion and implementation of new waste management methods at the national and regional level. Issue 29 of the Magazine (1/2021) in the more than 20 articles published on a total of 44 pages, offers a vast spectrum of topics in the field and informational resources necessary to increase awareness and information, thus conditioning a positive ecological effect over time .
Summary of topics covered on the pages of the Magazine:
1. Protective masks — a new challenge in the fight against plastic and an eminent danger to environmental security
In the absence of possibilities to treat these contaminated wastes by incineration or co-incineration at the national level, they end up in landfills, representing real facilitators for the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
2. The EcoDigital Association launched the project "We Recycle WEEE and Realize the SDGs"
On the Global Day of Recycling — March 18, the project "We recycle WEEE, we achieve the SDGs" was launched. The project is implemented by AOEcoDigital in partnership with AO AVD, the College of Ecology, Eco Recycling SRL and MoldRec Group SRL, financed by the Small Grants Program (SGP) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by UNDP Moldova.
3. Entrepreneurs are made aware of strict restrictions on certain single-use plastic products
On March 5, 2021, on the platform of the Sectoral Entrepreneurship Committees of the CCI of the Republic of Moldova, the public-private dialogue was held with the representatives of the National Agency for Consumer Protection and Market Surveillance and the Association for Waste Recovery, with the generic: "Restrictions in the field of retail trade of plastic products".
4. WASTE STATISTICS: Republic of Moldova and the EU
Almost 225 million tons of municipal waste were generated in the EU in 2019 and almost one million in the Republic of Moldova. This corresponds to 502 kg per person in the EU, or 329.6 kg in the Republic of Moldova (data for 2018).
5. Municipal waste management system in the municipality of Chisinau, year 2020
According to the data presented by Î.M. "AUTOSALUBRITATE" directorate, in 2020, 1830 thousand m3 of waste, or 190.8 thousand tons, were collected and transported from the municipality of Chisinau, of which 174.5 thousand tons were stored at the waste landfill in Șîntăreni and only 16.3 thousand tons or 8.5 % were sorted for recycling.
6. Bioplastic and new bioplastic products actually represent a challenge in waste management!
According to the most recent study carried out by the Goethe University in Frankfurt, it was found that Bioplastic and directly the new biodegradable plastic products is as toxic as traditional Plastic.
7. How we reduce food waste
Food waste is a much more widespread phenomenon, and cannot be attributed to a specific socio-demographic category. Its reduction still requires many concrete investments in information and education campaigns for the actors involved.
8. Composting biodegradable waste in households. Practical aspects and benefits
In this article, it is specifically about compost, more precisely about the process of composting biodegradable waste from rural households. So, what are the steps to follow to obtain a good compost? It all starts with improvising or procuring a compost bin.
9. April 30, 2021, deadline for reporting waste data in SIA MD
In accordance with GD 501/2018, the Instruction on keeping records and transmitting data and information about waste and its management, all waste holders have the obligation to report to the Environment Agency by April 30, 2021 through the automated information system "Management waste".
10. The Environment Agency informs with reference to the responsibilities of EEE producers
In accordance with the provisions of the WEEE Regulation GD no. 212 of 07.03.2018, starting on January 1, 2020, EEE producers are obliged to achieve and report for the first time the collection target of 5%, calculated as a percentage ratio between the total mass of WEEE collected in the respective year and the average mass of the amount of EEE introduced on the market in the last 3 years.
11. Residents of six localities in the Străşeni district are informed about the need to sort household waste
"We collect the garbage, put it in bags, the tractor comes and loads it. Before, we used to throw garbage in designated places. I paid fines, and so did the fellow. Good thing now they come straight to the gate and load it."
12. The EU removed two villages from the north of the Republic of Moldova
"We collect the garbage, put it in bags, the tractor comes and loads it. Before, we used to throw garbage in designated places. I paid fines, and so did the fellow. Good thing now they come straight to the gate and load it."
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