A lecture on “Waste Management and Spill Response” was held at Kh. Dosmukhamedov University. Environmental specialists from West Dala — Ainagul Sagiyeva and Islam Sagynbayev — conducted an engaging session with students, highlighting the key principles of environmentally responsible waste management. The focus was on modern approaches to safe disposal, reducing environmental impact, and the role of business in building a sustainable environment.
West Dala LLP signed an agreement on participation in ЕсoQoldaý system. This project is a new digital model to support recycling industry in Kazakhstan from EPR Operator.
EcoQoldaý system is a platform for the collection, processing, transportation and disposal of packaging waste such as waste paper, plastic, glass and metal. ЕсoQoldaý has no analogues in the Central Asian region and contributes to the improvement of the situation in the field of waste processing in Kazakhstan. Today the average recycling rate reaches 18.6%, and in accordance with the Concept for the transition to a green economy, by 2030 the share of waste recycling should be increased to 40%, by 2050 - to 50%.
Under the scope of the EcoQoldaý project, all participants receive services for digitalization of the business process, long-term contracts, a ready market for recyclable materials, an auction system for the sale of recyclable materials, partial coverage of transportation costs, and financing of each kilogram of packaging waste.
Participation in the EcoQoldaý system demonstrates West Dala's commitment to green economy principles.