Pilot project launched for green waste separation, collection and recycling in eastern Georgia
Launch of initiative for separation, collection and recycling of green waste in Marneuli. Photo: Delegation of the European Union to Georgia
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The waste separation, collection and recycling pilot project was launched in Marneuli, Georgia’s Kvemo Kartli region.
The project aims to assist the Marneuli compost plant in improving the collection of green waste to effectively utilise the waste that currently goes into regional landfills as compost.
Launch of initiative for separation, collection & recycling of green waste in Marneuli w/ @agricultureGEO, local authorities & 100 excited kids. Effective composting will reduce landfill waste up to 50% and cut greenhouse gas emissions. #EU4Georgia ????https://t.co/IqZYIuSyzc pic.twitter.com/OiW4jWt4Ws
— Carl Hartzell (@CarlHartzellEU) March 15, 2019
European Union Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell said, “the EU is a global leader in environmental and health issues. Waste management is a key part of this, and we are happy to share our experiences in Georgia”.
Through this pilot action supported by the EU in Marneuli, we are showing that there are opportunities to better manage waste in Georgia and that green waste can be recycled to produce useful compost”, the EU Ambassador said.
The project was designed and is supported by the EU in cooperation with Georgia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Marneuli Composting Plant and the local government.