Establishment of system for mercury lamps utilization
The main objective of the project is to solve the problem of centralized collecting and utilization mechanism for the hazardous waste in the local households, especially waste of the first danger class, like mercury-vapor lamps. The project aim is to establish an efficient and safe infrastructure for mercury-vapor lamps collection, transportation and utilization in Slovyansk town, as well as conducting a wide awareness raising campaign for the local population to promote safe utilization of mercury lamps and the use of energy efficient lightening. A series of measures aimed at collecting, removing from the population and further safe disposal at a specialized enterprise of mercury lamps was carried out, as well as raising public awareness about the importance of responsible handling of hazardous waste.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
NGO "Dzherelo-3000"
Country:
Ukraine
Area Of Work:
Chemicals
Grant Amount:
US$ 49,985.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 25,810.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 24,150.00
Project Number:
UKR/SGP/OP6/Y4/STAR/CH/2018/34
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
A culture of dealing with hazardous waste, namely, with used mercury lamps, was established: 15 special containers for the collection of mercury lamps for household usage were manufactured. These containers have an individual exclusive order and were installed in legally permissible and pre-agreed, at the level of the dialogue group, places. In addition, 10000 paper individual containers for the collection of mercury lamps were produced. 550 boxes were made for safe collection, cargo works, temporary storage and transportation of lamps to a specialized licensed company for utilization.
Gender Focus
Gender equality is a part of project policy and all parties participate in project activities on equal base and benefit from project results.
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Indicators
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project
3
Biophysical
Number of innovations or new technologies developed / applied
15
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Svitlana Nigorodova
Phone:
+ 380 44 354 56 90 (ext. 3300)
Email:
Valentyna Kyrychenko
Email:
Address
10, Lypska Str., Kyiv, Ukraine
, EUROPE AND THE CIS REGION, 01021
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