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At the Department of Economics of the Higher School of Economics and Business of 91传媒 Kazakh National University, a round table discussion titled “Waste Recycling as a Driving Force of the Green Economy” was held under the supervision of G.T. Yessengeldiyeva, T.P. Tabeyev, and E.M. Zholamanov. The event brought together students of the “Economics” and “Digital Economy” programs from two divisions. The main objective of the meeting was to develop a comprehensive understanding among students of how waste recycling contributes to sustainable development, reduces environmental pressure, increases resource efficiency, and shapes a new vector of economic growth. During the event, the relationship between waste recycling and the key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was highlighted, including: SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of innovation and technological solutions, including the digitalization of the recycling sector.
Students delivered presentations in two languages: Anastasia Shumeyko presented in Russian, while Zafar Khudaybergenov and Zhuldyz Lukmanova presented in Kazakh. In their reports, they examined the economic, environmental, and technological aspects of waste recycling, demonstrated the current state of the industry, global trends, digital tools for monitoring and optimizing processes, and the social significance of promoting a culture of separate waste collection. Participants emphasized that the transition to a green economy is impossible without the integration of innovations, the development of a sustainable production model, and active public participation.
To increase engagement, an interactive game was organized, allowing participants to test their understanding of key green economy concepts and demonstrate their knowledge. Associate Professor B.A. Zhankubayev shared practical cases and noted that it is encouraging to see young economists raising issues related to improving environmental quality, addressing inefficient use of natural resources, and advancing waste recycling.
The round table became a platform for knowledge exchange, the development of critical thinking, and the formation of an environmentally oriented perspective on economic processes among future specialists, highlighting the importance of integrating sustainable approaches into professional activities.
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