Second stakeholders meeting in Lithuania

On 28 February 2024, UAB Alytus Regional Waste Management Centre organised a stakeholder meeting attended by representatives of six municipalities in the Alytus region. The meeting focused on discussing the sustainability goals, objectives and perspectives of the Alytus Regional Waste Prevention and Management Plan 2021-2027. It was stressed that communication strategies through the media should be adapted to the specific needs of each municipality.
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Detailed discussions took place on the implementation schedules for waste generation and waste prevention measures, aiming to promote responsible consumption. The meeting addressed the modernization of the waste management billing system to conserve energy resources and reduce paper waste. Consideration was given to expanding the scope of education for children and students, exploring possibilities for collaboration with municipal educational institutions.
The participants aimed to formulate individual strategies to effectively inform the public about the importance of waste prevention and management, encouraging their active participation in these efforts. The implementation schedules for waste prevention measures were discussed to create an efficient system promoting responsible consumption and waste reduction. The billing system for local waste management fees was also discussed to modernize the process, saving energy resources and reducing paper waste.
During the meeting, the scope of expanding education for children and students was also discussed. Efforts were made to implement measures that promote environmental awareness and responsible waste management. Opportunities for collaboration with municipal educational institutions were explored to incorporate waste prevention and management topics into the educational process. Collaborating with schools could contribute to shaping a responsible and environmentally conscious society in the future.