Macedonia Celebrates Earth Day
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Macedonia marked this year`s Earth Day last Sunday, April 20, with a series of related events on Macedonian Square in Skopje, including a special programme for children.
The events focused on problems of recycling and waste management. The Recycling Village, the square`s name during the manifestation, housed the recycling clubs from 14 elementary schools that participate in the project for recycling of plastic bottles and containers. Xhelil Bairami, Minister of Environment, emphasized the importance of recycling and timely action to prevent climate change before it is too late. The events were sponsored by US Agency for International Development. USAID intends to invest 1.2 million US Dollars in the recycling project implemented in the municipalities of Gostivar, Karpoš, Kočani and Strumica, and plans to include eight more Municipalities in Macedonia. |
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