Almost 8 million plastic covers collected in the Saratov region

In the Saratov region summed up the results of a six-month environmental marathon, during which activists handed over for recycling about 8 million units of plastic elements. It is reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the region. The total weight of the collected recyclables amounted to 15.8 tons, while the main contribution was made by pupils of kindergartens and school students, who collected 14.5 tons. All waste is sent to the processing enterprise for the production of household products, toys and containers.

Proceeds from the sale of the collected lids, the organizers will direct the funds to the purchase of young fish - white cupid, carp and carp. These species of fauna eat river vegetation, contributing to the biological purification of the water basin. The final stage of the eco-project "Algae cover" will be held on October 17, 2026 at 13:00 on the territory of the boat station "Laguna" in Volsk, where the purchased fry will be released into the Volga River.