In Astana, at the Makhambet Utemisuly Palace of Schoolchildren, a ceremonial event was held as part of the “Taza Kazakhstan” Environmental Culture Development Concept. During the event, public schools in the capital were awarded for achieving the best results in promoting waste sorting practices, recycling through the EcoQolday digital system, and advancing environmental education among students.

Around 300 participants attended the event, including school leaders, their deputies, representatives of school parliaments, and environmental experts. The program began with a thematic exhibition titled “Clean Nature – Bright Future,” showcasing projects that demonstrate the potential of recycling and reuse of waste.

The winners among Astana schools were:

• 1st place – School-Gymnasium No. 77 named after Fariza Ongarsynova (1,825 kg of waste collected)
• 2nd place – School-Gymnasium No. 65 named after Magzhan Zhumabayev (1,236 kg)
• 3rd place – School-Lyceum No. 56 named after Shakarim (570 kg)

The winners received valuable prizes. In total, 107 schools in Astana participated in the project.

As part of the initiative, educational activities were conducted for students, and 2,730 eco-bins for separate waste collection were installed, significantly increasing students’ environmental engagement.

Welcoming speeches were delivered by Kassymkhan Sengaziyev, Head of the Astana Department of Education; Abylai Almukhanov, Deputy Director of the Waste Management Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan; and Aigul Abdualiyeva, President of the International Environmental Academy, who presented the results of educational initiatives in waste management.

“Developing environmental culture from an early age is a strategic investment in the country’s future. Today’s schoolchildren become ambassadors of environmentally responsible behavior in society,” said Serikbol Kaliakbarov, Director of the Investment Projects Department at Zhasyl Damu JSC.

The main goal of the event was to recognize educational institutions that have achieved significant results in promoting separate waste collection practices and to strengthen environmental responsibility among the younger generation. The competition also served as an effective platform for sharing best practices and introducing sustainable solutions into the educational process.

The “Taza Kazakhstan” initiative aims to foster a careful attitude toward the environment among students, develop sustainable consumption skills, and support the national environmental agenda. Organizers emphasized that this work will continue. This year, educational activities are planned in public schools across 15 major regional cities, with a focus on expanding student engagement and introducing modern formats of environmental education.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1184360?lang=kk