Last week, Bukovel Sustainability Office held a team screening of an environmental documentary focused on the urgent issue of plastic pollution in rivers and the broader ecological challenges facing the Carpathian region.
The film highlights how the absence of nationwide waste sorting and recycling systems contributes to growing environmental strain – while also offering a hopeful perspective on how community action and individual engagement can spark meaningful change.
After the screening, team members took part in an open discussion, exchanging insights on local sustainability efforts and brainstorming practical solutions for waste reduction.
The session ended on an interactive note with a hands-on waste sorting game. The activity gave participants a chance to test their knowledge and reinforce practical habits in sustainable waste management.
“These events go beyond raising awareness – they’re about sparking real dialogue,” said Bohdan Krasavtsev, Head of Bukovel’s Sustainability Office. “We’re launching a full-scale waste sorting program this summer. Waste won’t just be collected – it will be properly sorted and sent for recycling. We’ve already signed a partnership with a trusted waste processor from Ivano-Frankivsk.”
Earlier this spring, Bukovel also launched its “Sustainability for Kids” program – a long-term educational initiative in partnership with the Polianytsia village community. The project includes a series of workshops, eco-book corners in schools and libraries, and hands-on green activities with children. The first session took place at Polianytsia School on May 6.