Uzbekistan showcases hazardous waste disposal projects at COP31
The Waste Management and Circular Economy Development Agency reported that two projects—one on toxic chemical waste and another on spent industrial catalysts—were presented in Uzbekistan's national pavilion at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkiye.
The first project involves creating a specialized facility to process and neutralize toxic chemical waste. Mixed industrial chemical waste is proposed to be incinerated at high temperatures in a rotary kiln. Under this method, hazardous organic compounds decompose, while the gases generated during the process undergo multi-stage purification.
The second project concerns a plant for processing used industrial catalysts. According to the project description, reactor off-gases and exhaust air pass through two scrubber systems, and the purified air is subsequently released into the atmosphere.
The conference in Antalya runs from November 8 to 20, with Uzbekistan's pavilion open on the same dates. The agency described the pavilion as a venue for exchanging views, finding new partners, and discussing practical steps to fulfill climate commitments.
Sources
- Nuz.uz: Узбекистан предложил новые способы утилизации токсичных отходов media outlet
- UzDaily: Узбекистан представил на COP31 решения по переработке опасных отходов media outlet
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Published 10 November 2026, 09:47 · No updates · Russian original
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