On August 20, another clean-up day was held in Shymkent. The event, organized jointly by the Turan municipal state institution and the ShymkentSpetsKompleks company, was held at Temirlan highway No. 40. The main goal of the clean-up day is not only to clean up the area from garbage, but also to form an ecological culture among residents, to increase respect for nature and responsibility. The peculiarity of this clean-up day is that it is not limited to just collecting garbage, but also to mobilize residents to form an ecological awareness.

Shymkent city traditionally holds annual clean-up events. In previous clean-up events, the main focus was on garbage collection, but this year the content of the event has expanded significantly. Previous clean-up events were usually held in the outskirts of the city, in parks or on central streets, and the main result was the number of tons of garbage collected. The main achievement of this year's clean-up event is the active participation of residents and the voluntary participation of young people. This indicates that the attitude towards environmental culture in society is changing.

Citizens of all ages were involved in the clean-up along the Temirlan highway. From local residents to students and volunteer youth organizations, and even individual entrepreneurs contributed their share. The collected garbage was removed with special equipment, and the area was cleaned in accordance with sanitary requirements. But according to the organizers, this is not just cleaning, but also educational work. Each participant felt not only the joy of work from the clean-up, but also the pride of contributing to nature protection.

Another difference between this year's event and previous years' Sabbaths is the increased informational focus. Extensive propaganda was carried out through social networks, explaining to residents not only the importance of participating in Sabbaths, but also the importance of maintaining cleanliness in everyday life. Previously, such events were often taken as initiatives of the akimat, but now they can be called an ecological movement supported by the entire society. These changes are due to the increased awareness of residents, as well as increased responsibility for the city's ecology.

At the same time, special attention was paid to the promotion of environmental culture during this year's Sabbilik. In addition to cleaning the territory, participants were also given explanatory work on sorting garbage and separate collection of recyclable waste. This is a topic that has not been raised much in previous years. While in previous Sabbiliks, garbage was collected in one place and loaded into special vehicles, now modern methods are being introduced. These changes correspond to global environmental trends and can be said to be concrete steps aimed at turning Shymkent into a "green city" in the future.

Another important difference is the fact that the Sabbath has become a permanent event. Previously, such events were held only on the eve of certain holidays, but now they are organized systematically and have become part of the life of the city. This proves that an ecological culture has taken shape and is beginning to take root as a way of life.

In general, the main feature of the 2025 Sabbath is its depth of content. If in previous years the main result was the volume of collected garbage, then this year's event focused on influencing society, forming environmental thinking, and the activity of residents. There are many reasons for these changes: firstly, the city's population is growing year by year, and the volume of household waste is increasing; secondly, the active involvement of young people in environmental movements is contributing to the rise of eco-consciousness to a new level; thirdly, support for environmental initiatives by local authorities is becoming more and more stable.

Therefore, this year's Cleanup Saturday can be seen not only as a cleanup event, but also as an important event that unites society and increases respect for nature. Such initiatives are not just one-day events, but pave the way for long-term cultural changes. As residents become more responsible for their environment, the city will become a cleaner and more comfortable place.

In the future, the systematic holding of such Saturdays, combined with environmental education activities, will undoubtedly contribute to turning Shymkent into an exemplary "green city" in the region.