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In Aktau, a concerning trend has emerged where vast quantities of clothing, often collected through charity fairs, are being discarded and transported to landfill sites. This situation arises because the storage facilities of charitable organizations are overflowing, leaving them with no viable options for the excess garments.

To address this growing problem, Imanghazy Dosmukhametov, the head of the 'We Are Human - We Are Together' public foundation, has initiated a fundraising campaign to acquire specialized equipment.

The Unintended Consequences of Generosity

Dosmukhametov explained that after each charity fair, an overwhelming amount of clothing remains. The foundation struggles to process these donations in a timely manner, leading to the unfortunate necessity of discarding them. This process incurs costs, as they are forced to hire paid transport, such as a "Gazelle" van, to haul the clothes to the dump.

"After the fairs, a huge amount of clothing remains. No one can manage to sort through it all, and as a result, we are forced to dispose of tons of clothes in the trash. We even have to hire a paid 'Gazelle' van for this. It's a shame to throw away so many good clothes," stated Dosmukhametov.

Environmental Concerns Mount

Beyond the loss of usable clothing, the environmental impact is significant. These discarded garments contribute to the growing volume of waste in landfills, placing an additional burden on the environment. Instead of benefiting people, the clothes are becoming a source of pollution.

A Proposed Solution: Recycling and Repurposing

The foundation's director proposes a solution: investing in specialized machinery capable of recycling old clothes into a soft, cotton-like fiber. This recycled material could then be used to create new products such as toys, pillows, blankets, and other household items.

Notably, mothers with many children have expressed their willingness to participate in this project, ready to sew items from the repurposed materials.

The cost of this essential equipment is estimated to be around 15 million tenge, excluding delivery charges. However, Dosmukhametov mentioned that they have yet to find investors willing to support this initiative.

Consequently, the foundation is appealing to the public and local businesses for financial support to make this recycling project a reality. Those interested in contributing can contact Imanghazy Dosmukhametov at +7 (702) 821-06-50.

This initiative highlights the challenges faced by charitable organizations in managing donations and underscores the need for innovative solutions to prevent valuable resources from ending up as waste.