October 27, 2009 - 17:00 AMT
Students of Arevordi eco-clubs propose a new method of paper recycling
Eco-expo "Green Alternative" was opened today as a part of Arevordi eco-festival held between October 25 and 29 in Yerevan.
The purpose of eco-expo is to draw public attention to issues of environment protection, sustainable use of natural resources, ecological lifestyle.
"Our goal is to create an environmental movement and develop environmental consciousness of the public by raising their awareness," the director of Arevordi festival Ruben Khachatryan said.
Pupils of Eco-clubs of Arevordi proposed a new method of paper recycling, which, they say, saves 17 trees, 320 liters of oil, 4100 kWh of energy, 3.2 sq. meters of land in the processing of one ton of paper.
The first Armenian Youth environmental portal and "art crafts" made from a variety of wastes were presented at the expo.