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  • September 15 Declared Pan-Armenian Waste Disposal Day

    SEPTEMBER 15 DECLARED PAN-ARMENIAN WASTE DISPOSAL DAY

    tert.am
    16.07.12

    Armenia will host pan-national waste collection events on September
    15 upon the initiative of the environmental movement the Let's do it!
    Armenia.

    The head of the group, Arsen Gasparyan, told a news conference on
    Monday that the idea is aimed at educating the youth, apart from
    sorting out the heaps of garbage in different places across Armenia.

    "This is why we will primarily involve pupils in the activities as it
    is necessary to first of all educate children on keeping the country
    clean. We will then attract the youth and anyone who wishes to join
    us," he said.

    Gasparyan said their financial means at present do not suffice to meet
    all the volunteers' request. He said their volunteering initiative
    i not supported by any foreign funding.

    "The business sector does not much respond to our event. We have a
    few agreements, but they are of preliminary nature yet. As for the
    government bodies, only the Armenian Police and the Ministry of Nature
    Protection have joined the movement," he said.

    The activist called upon the president and the prime minister to join
    and assist in their initiative.

    "We expect the Government to support us materially, by providing tools
    and facilitating the waste disposal and transportation. As for the
    president, we want only his patronage. Many European countries see
    this event held under the president's patronage," Gasparyan said,
    adding that they have already sent letters to the president and the
    prime minister.

    According to him, they will need 30 million Drams (about $75,000)
    and about 5,000 volunteers for implementing the plan.

    Let's Do It! World is a global environmental movement held across
    the world countries between March 24 and September 25.

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