Mayor of Roskovec Majlinda Bufi stated that in this field there is carried out not only the collection of cardboard and paper, but the sale of this product that brings more revenues to this municipality.

“We also collect green waste, which has increased in the territory of Roskovec not only because it is a rural and urban area, but also because there is an increased service in agricultural areas. Almost 300 hectares are greenhouses, so through the process of composting plant waste we manage to produce organic fertilizer, which we use today to meet the needs of the municipality”, said Bufi.

According to Bufi, these are some of the processes that are being carried out today in Roskovec, thanks to the cooperation and support of GiZ.

“We are in a public hearing to approve the urban waste strategy that is produced in a certain territory. We want to add another important thing. Some trunks and branches come out that cannot be composted and this requires another process. We have olive processing, there are 450 thousand olive roots, but we want to use the branches and trunks to produce pellets that are used for heating in schools. So that the municipality of Roskovec no longer spends money on purchasing heating pellets,” she said.

Through composting, the volume of waste managed by the municipality is reduced, and at the same time the municipality creates income through the sale of the organic fertilizer that is created.

The circular economy is an economic system that aims to minimize waste through the continuous use of resources. In a circular economy, waste is minimized and resources are used more economically, in the long term, through their reuse, repair and recycling. /e.i/a.f/p.s./

Mayor of Roskovec Majlinda Bufi told ATA, “A 6-storey low-cost apartment block is under construction. This investment is being realized with the funds of the National Housing Authority in the amount of ALL 87.7 million. The works for this building started on June 6, 2023 and are expected to be completed on November 24, 2024. After the completion of the works, young families will have the opportunity to be accommodated in low-cost apartments”, she emphasized.

Bufi also spoke of other investments like in Marinza oil-bearing area.

“The project worth 11.9 million ALL includes the construction of sidewalks, lighting system and flower beds along this road.”

The municipality of Roskovec has also cooperated with donors, one of which is the Bankers Petrolum company, which, through a fund of 8.3 million ALL has improved the drainage channels of this area.

Focusing on education, Bufi mentioned the project for the complete reconstruction of the “5 Martyrs” school in Suk 1, Strum unit.

The mayor also mentioned works on the secondary school “Didin Bishani” in the village of Ngjeqar, Kurjan Municipal Unit.

Bufi explained that this project is funded by the European Commission in the amount of 19.3 million ALL and it is also expected to be completed in August.

Investments in infrastructure, education and social housing in Roskovec are expected to have a direct impact on improving the lives of the local residents and have an impact on the community. /p.s./

The German government, through GIZ, has recently supported several municipalities in the country for the construction of composting fields that enable the treatment of green waste from farms, greenhouses and organic household waste.

One of the beneficiary municipalities is that of Roskovec, where this activity aimed not only at protecting the environment, but also at creating a circular economy started on January 3rd.

Mayor of Roskovec Majlinda Bufi told ATA that during these months there have been collected 120 tons of plant waste, while 1.4 tons of plant waste are needed to obtain one ton of fertilizer.

She emphasized that on August 9, 2023, there was realized the first sale of 11 tons of cardboard waste at the price of ALL 5000/ton, income which will be spent on more essential investments.

“Through the German GIZ project, the Municipality of Roskovec has for the first time set up the composting area in the village of Marinez. This area aims to collect and compost plant waste and paper and cardboard waste, helping to keep the environment clean,” she said.

Bufi explained that plant waste is first of all collected from farmers and residents of the area, transported to the composting field, and then there begins the process of grinding them with a special grinder.

“After shredding, these residues are subjected to the silage process through it is created the organic fertilizer, another way to provide the necessary humus for our soil or garden. Through composting, we enable nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus to feed the soil to enrich the soil in parks or green spaces,” she emphasized.

Composting reduces the volume of waste managed by the municipality, and at the same time the municipality generates revenue through the sale of organic manure that is created.

The circular economy is an economic system that aims to minimize waste through the continuous use of resources. In a circular economy, waste is minimized and resources are used more economically, in the long term, through their reuse, repair and recycling. /m.m/p.s./