"SEE University in Search of Ecological Solutions"
Forum Dedicated to Waste Managment in the Polog Region

On 17 December 2007, at SEE University in Tetovo, the Institute for Environment and Health held a Forum to initiate its Waste Management Project. The goal of the Project is to find the best approach to manage waste in the broader Region of Polog. The Polog Region includes 8 municipalities that cover 5% of the total area of Macedonia, or 15% of the whole population.

Murtezan Ismaili, the Rector of SEE University, opened the Forum. He spoke about the importance of raising public awareness with regard to waste management. Dr. Mile Srbinovski presented on raising public awareness to change behavior. Frank Riedel, a representative from Inter-Engineering Company, gave a presentation describing technology used in Germany to sort and process waste, ultimately turning organic waste into bio-diesel fuel. Finally, Arijan Toska, Project Director of the USAID Plastic Recycling Project, described this Project and its activities.
The Forum was organized with the support of the USAID Plastic Recycling Project.

NOTE TO EDITORS:
The American people , through USAID , have invested nearly $500 million in Macedonia since 1993. USAID is implementing projects that create jobs, reduce corruption and prepare Macedonian students for the workforce. These initiatives improve the quality of life and support Macedonia 's transition to a stable and prosperous democracy. USAID provides economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries. For more information please visit http://macedonia.usaid.gov .