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Kherson Plans Sustainable Waste Management Amid Shelling Crisis

2/20/2025

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In Kherson, Ukraine, the relentless shelling has left a staggering 184,000 tons of demolition debris in its wake. Local authorities, bolstered by international aid, are crafting a plan to tackle this crisis, focusing on sorting hazardous materials like asbestos. With the backing of the Zero Waste Cities project, Kherson is determined to establish a sustainable waste management system amidst the chaos.

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Story summary

In Kherson, Ukraine, the relentless shelling has left a staggering 184,000 tons of demolition debris in its wake. Local authorities, bolstered by international aid, are crafting a plan to tackle this crisis, focusing on sorting hazardous materials like asbestos. With the backing of the Zero Waste Cities project, Kherson is determined to establish a sustainable waste management system amidst the chaos.