Schools in Zhezkazgan continue an environmental initiative aimed at fostering a culture of waste separation. As part of the “Taza Qazaqstan” campaign and following the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to introduce a unified standard of environmental education, eco-boxes for separate collection of paper, plastic, and glass are being installed in educational institutions across the city.

The project is implemented by Jasyl Damu JSC with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. One of the schools where the eco-boxes have been installed is School No. 5 named after Kabden Shyngysov. Here, students are already actively sorting waste and sending it for recycling through the EcoQolday automated system, which connects citizens, waste collectors, and recyclers.

In addition to installing eco-boxes, schools in the city are carrying out extensive environmental education activities. Teachers and volunteers successfully explain to students — in an engaging and accessible way — why it is important to separate waste, save resources, and care for the environment. Eco-lessons, interactive games, quizzes, and paper and plastic collection campaigns have been held, helping children put their knowledge into practice. Students show particular interest in examples of how recycled materials gain a “second life” — turning into furniture, decorative items, and elements of urban landscaping.

A competition among schools has also been announced for collecting waste through the EcoQolday system. The educational institution that collects and sends the largest amount of waste for recycling will receive valuable prizes. Organizers note that such initiatives not only strengthen environmental culture but also develop a sense of collective responsibility, instilling in children the habit of caring for nature.

The “Taza Qazaqstan” campaign has become an important step in promoting environmental education in the country. According to representatives of Jasyl Damu JSC, involving schoolchildren in such projects helps to instill environmental values from an early age and contributes to building a clean, green, and sustainable future for Kazakhstan.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1083708?lang=kk