As part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental campaign announced across the country on September 6, 2025 , employees of the Avtonur market , one of the largest retail outlets in Shymkent, actively participated in the Sabbath. Aiming to contribute to the cleanliness of the public environment and the city, the market team carried out large-scale cleaning work on its territory and paid special attention to landscaping.

The main goal of this event is to maintain environmental cleanliness, prevent the accumulation of household waste, and form an ecological culture among residents. The participation of each institution and organization in such an action will have a positive impact not only on the beautification of its territory, but also on the cleanliness of the entire city.

The administration of the Avtonur market not only mobilized employees for this Sabbath, but also invited buyers and market visitors to participate in the cleaning work. This, in turn, demonstrated a collective spirit and shared responsibility towards society.

During the Sabbath, several areas of work were carried out in and around the market area:

• Garbage collection: household waste, plastic bottles, and packaging waste were taken to special garbage dumps.

• Roadside cleaning: The parking lot and entrance roads near the market have been cleaned up.

• Landscaping: Tree seedlings were planted in vacant lots and green spaces were watered.

• Disinfection: Sanitation work was carried out in garbage dumps and crowded areas.

In total , more than 10 tons of garbage were taken to special landfills as a result of the Saturday. This figure clearly shows how much household waste accumulates in just one market area.

The Avtonur market team participated in this event with great enthusiasm. Employees divided their tasks, one planted trees, the other cleaned the drainage systems. Such joint action not only demonstrated the unity of the team, but also increased the responsibility of each person towards nature.

Businessmen trading in the market also did not remain indifferent to this good cause. They cleaned up the area around their trading points, contributing to the common cause. It was clearly seen that cleanliness is not only the responsibility of public utilities, but also the responsibility of all citizens.

Market workers who participated in the Sabbath emphasized the importance of this action. A merchant named Kanat shared his thoughts:
— "Keeping our workplace clean every day is important for our own health and that of our clients. If such clean-up events are held more often, our responsibility to the environment will increase."

And one of the visitors to the market, Aigul Apay, said:
— "I witnessed today's cleaning work. It's gratifying that not only the employees of the trading place, but also the buyers are showing their support. We want our Shymkent to be clean and beautiful."

The main feature of the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign is the formation of an ecological culture. The Avtonur market team set a great example in this regard. Emphasis was placed on the fact that cleanliness and order should be maintained not only on Saturdays, but also in everyday life.

The city administration also highly appreciated such initiatives, because each institution's responsible approach to its territory is one of the main ways to improve the city's ecology.

The administration of the Avtonur market plans to hold such Saturdays on a regular basis. In addition, new environmental initiatives are being considered, such as sorting household waste and separate collection of recyclables on the market territory.

According to the plan, in the future, additional garbage bins will be installed near the shopping center and environmental education activities will be carried out for residents. These measures are aimed not only at maintaining cleanliness, but also at changing the attitude of residents towards nature.

The Saturday event on September 6 demonstrated the true commitment of the Avtonur market team to protecting nature and keeping the city clean. This was not just a one-day event, but a big step towards the future.

The contribution of every institution, organization, and citizen is important for the beautification and cleanliness of our city. The employees of the Avtonur market have worked tirelessly on this path, setting a good example for the city's residents.