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U.S. Embassy Supports Environmental Projects in Kazakhstan
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October 29, 2021

People burning grass and other waste

Projects on waste separation awareness and air quality were launched in October, funded by the U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan Environment, Science, Technology and Health Hub for Central Asia Small Grants Program.

“Feed the worm” will take place in the city of Temirtau and aims to increase waste separation awareness. Although in many places in Kazakhstan multi-colored bins for sorting waste have been installed, many residents still either do not sort garbage or resort to burning it.

Composite image of overflowing dumpsters
Problems of garbage disposal in Temirtau
Composite images of overflowing dumpsters
Problems of garbage disposal in Temirtau