Kyrgyzstan creates registry to track recycling companies
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The Ministry of Natural Resources in Kyrgyzstan began licensing and registering companies that recycle waste as part of a plan to build a circular economy.
Ministry officials inspected businesses processing cardboard, paper, plastic, and textiles to prepare for the new licensing requirements. These companies currently collect waste materials from across Kyrgyzstan and transform them into new products like paper, packaging, felt, carpets, and plastic household items.
Some plastic waste, specifically PET bottles, is processed into flakes and then exported to other countries. The Ministry of Natural Resources intends to increase its oversight of recycling operations. The ministry asked recycling companies to promptly obtain licenses to comply with environmental and licensing laws and avoid penalties. This new registry aims to support the growth of recycling and extended producer responsibility within Kyrgyzstan.
