"E-cirKULiraj" showed the power of collective action: More than 3.000 electronic devices collected

Competition "E-cirKULiraj", implemented within the project Scaling up eWASTE Circular Economy in ADRION Region (CIRCLEWASTE), was successfully completed, and through the joint engagement of students, parents, teachers and partners, more than 3.000 electronic devices and almost 800 kilograms of electronic waste, which were sent for further treatment and recycling. The most successful participants in the competition were the Public Educational Institution "Bambi" Tivat in the preschool category, the Public Educational Institution "Mihailo Žugić" Odžak among primary schools, and the Public Educational Centre of Plužine in the secondary school category.

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Crnogorski Telekom was one of the partners of the competition, organized by the NGO Zero Waste Montenegro in cooperation with the Institute for Education through the Eco-Schools program, the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the company Deponija doo Podgorica. The initiative, through cooperation between educational institutions, the civil sector and the economy, combined education about electronic waste with concrete activities for its collection and proper disposal.

As part of the project, Telekom provided boxes for collecting electronic waste in 26 schools and preschools throughout Montenegro.

Among the devices collected were mobile phones, smart watches, tablets, mobile device accessories, as well as various types of electronic waste.

"Sustainable changes are not achieved through individual actions, but through continuous action, partnerships and a willingness to jointly take responsibility for the resources we use. That is why initiatives that connect education with concrete results and encourage the development of habits that contribute to environmental protection in the long term are of particular value to us. The results of the 'E-cirKULiraj' project show that through joint engagement we can achieve a measurable positive impact and at the same time build awareness of the importance of responsible e-waste management," it was announced. Crnogorski Telekom.

"The 'E-cirKULiraj' competition has outgrown its initial idea in the process of implementation and has become an example of good cooperation, coordination and engagement of all parties involved. The Zero Waste Montenegro team sincerely thanks all partners and participants whose engagement and support were key to the implementation of this competition. What makes us happy is the fact that children have shown great interest and willingness to be part of the change - not only in schools and kindergartens, but also in their families and communities. Based on the results and response, it is clear that this topic has significant potential in Montenegro, and we hope that such activities will receive even wider support and continuation through new initiatives in the future," the organization announced. Zero Waste Montenegro.

Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste categories globally, which is why its proper collection and recycling are increasingly important for the preservation of natural resources and the development of a circular economy.

The partnership on the "E-cirKULiraj" project is part of the continuous activities that Crnogorski Telekom is implementing in the field of sustainable business and environmental protection. Through the GreenMagenta initiative and other projects aimed at responsible resource management, the company strives to contribute to the creation of more sustainable patterns of behavior and raising awareness about the importance of environmental protection. Projects like this confirm that the most significant results are achieved when the education system, the economy and the civil sector act together, with a common goal and clear effects for the community.

( Telekom )