Notes from the Pink City
The Repat who Brought Recycling to Armenia
Yerevan’s struggle to manage the city’s waste has been dominating the news cycle lately. However, what Armenians do with their refuse is an age-old question. The Nubarashen landfill, located on the outskirts of the working-class neighborhood from which it gets its name, is quickly reaching capacity. The dumpsite has accumulated almost 10 million tons of waste since it started operating in the
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Thank you for this article on a very important problem.
You may wish to call Bayatyan, Vassily, at 028-124698,or 093-319214 or 093-132286 in Gladzor. He has placed some bins made of chicken-coop wire in strategic locations in Vayots Dzor and has been collecting plastics for recycling for a year now.
Once again, non-Armenians or Diasporans come to the rescue.
The guy’s clearly armenian… but gotta live outside of armenia to inspire innovative ideas
I’m so glad to read about this recycling effort and I hope it expands across Armenia quickly. I have been so dismayed by the amount of plastic containers and bags that are used and disposed of in Armenia. I hope there might also be an initiative (by government and popular action) to curtail their use drastically.
Hello, really nice to read this. I have some ideas probably nothing major but would like to share to see if it can be helpful. I’ll leave my details below.
Thanks
Arsen
Very interesting article. Bravo.
Need to educate the children from school age that recycling is a good thing.
In Switzerland we recycle relegiously and profit .. can discuss details if interested.
Would like to assist if possible.