Another environmental event — plogging — took place in the city of Kostanay on the banks of the Tobol River. The running community Run in Joy acted as the organizer. The community leaders are Dmitry Kaptyol and Anna Blyum.

Plogging is a modern environmental initiative that combines running and cleaning up the environment. The event took place on the section from the restaurant "Ak Shanyrak" to the Gagarin Dam along the Tobol River. The main goal of the event is to develop environmental culture and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Armed with gloves and bags, the participants ran along the route while simultaneously collecting household waste along the shore. In addition, some eco-activists used stand-up paddleboards to clean up trash directly in the river. The Department of Housing and Communal Services of the city of Kostanay provided support by supplying two tractors and the necessary equipment.

It is worth noting that the location for the plogging was not chosen by chance. This is one of the popular routes for training and holding sporting events. It is here that the "Self-Transcendence" trail marathon takes place, the start of which is located near the mausoleum of Ybyrai Altynsarin.

In just a few hours, the participants collected over 100 bags of trash. More than 40 people took part in the event — students, representatives of the "walruses" community, running clubs, and active city residents.

It is worth noting that plogging in Kostanay has been held on a regular basis since 2019, and the number of participants grows every year.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1214082?lang=kk