A “Zero Waste Collection Marathon” is being organized under the auspices of the Deputy Prime Ministry, Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth, and Environment, in collaboration with the Youth Federation.
The marathon which will take place in May aims to increase environmental awareness and create consciousness on littering.
The event aims to encourage people from all walks of life to work together in combating environmental pollution and to raise awareness about the environment.
The details of the event were announced through a press conference on Wednesday held at the Deputy Prime Ministry, Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth, and Environment.
During the one-month marathon, teams of four will compete every Saturday in May to collect more waste for recycling.
The Zero Waste Garbage Collection Marathon will take place in Girne ( Kyrenia) on May 4, Lefkoşa ( Nicosia) on May 11, Gazimağusa ( Famagusta) on May 18, and Lefke followed by Güzelyurt ( Morphou) on May 25.
There will be three separate categories, the top two teams that collect the most waste, the team that recycles the most waste, and the team that collects the most glass will be awarded.
The total prize amount for the three categories will be 40,000 TL.
At the end of the event, a prize ceremony will be held on June 5, World Environment Day, to reward the winners.
Registration will be carried out through the Youth Federation.
( Source BRT)
