Separate collection of WEEE: why it's important and how to start

Friends, every year more than 4 million tons of municipal waste are generated in Belarus. Most of it can be returned to the cycle! WMR is not garbage, but valuable raw materials: plastic, paper, glass, and metal. Separate collection is our real contribution to a clean country. ?? What is WMR? • Paper and cardboard waste • Plastics (bottles, packaging) • Glass (jars, bottles) • Metal • Sometimes textiles and other fractions Colored containers, over 1400 collection points, and the State Institution "WMR Operator" operate in the country. Why is it important? • We preserve nature and the cleanliness of Belarus's forests • We reduce landfills (the goal is 99%) • We save resources and energy • We support the economy and jobs How to sort correctly? 1. Rinse and dry 2. Separate: paper separately, plastic, glass, and metal 3. Hand over to special containers in the yard or collection points Useful: • Map of points → target99.by • Operator → vtoroperator.by Life hack: Start at home with 2-3 boxes. In a week, it will become a habit! Every sorted bag is a contribution to a clean Belarus for our children. Start today! ♻️