The European Waste Reduction Week has started

By: STA Date: 2022. 11. 21. 11:23

The international event promoting responsible waste management, the European Waste Reduction Week, has started – the ÉMI Construction Quality Inspector Innovation Nonprofit Kft. told MTI on Monday.

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The Hungarian coordinator of the program series emphasized the community-forming power of the event. According to their press release, the growing popularity of the European Waste Reduction Week proves that there is a commitment and a will to do something for the sake of sustainability.

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This year’s program series focuses on textiles, so many initiatives are aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of the clothing industry, recycling clothes, and extending their lifespan. Among other things, the participants signed up with a clothing collection program or with activities where souvenirs, toys, and Christmas surprises can be made from textiles.

Hungary joined the initiative in 2013, within the framework of which 12,400 actions were held across Europe last year. This year’s event lasts until Sunday, the list of domestic programs was published on the ÉMI website.

MTI

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