The task, carried out on September 1, had achieved significant participation, involving more than 5,800 schools and a total of 2,655,231 people as of November 13, he explained.
“Today I don’t use plastic”, “We join forces to protect Cambodia’s environment” and “Goodbye plastic” are the slogans that guide the campaign and mainly focus on reducing the use of plastic bags at least once a week eliminate.
As Sophalleth explained, in line with the United Nations’ global initiatives to combat pollution from this type of material, the kingdom installed waste separation bins in schools and encouraged students to recycle plastics and convert waste into compost.
Cambodia’s proactive approach not only benefits its citizens, but also provides a valuable model for other countries and shows how similar initiatives can mobilize communities, schools and individuals to make significant progress in reducing plastic waste more broadly. , he estimated.
According to the Minister, this approach further contributes to international efforts and addresses the root cause of plastic pollution through improved waste management practices.
According to the Environment Ministry, the kingdom produces around 56 million plastic bags every day, equivalent to 279 tonnes of such waste.
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