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85% of Russians are concerned about environmental protection issues, according to a survey by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank.

The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank conducted a nationwide survey on environmental habits and citizens' awareness of the problem of microplastic pollution. The results demonstrated a high level of environmental responsibility among Russians: the overwhelming majority (85%) consider environmental protection issues personally important, and 65% consciously strive to reduce their use of single-use plastics.

The Ecology Foundation is systematically working to reduce microplastic pollution. Key areas include developing waste-separation infrastructure, projects to clean up natural areas, and educational campaigns, including poster sessions for young people. The study was conducted as part of a project supported by the Presidential Grants Fund, which also created a specialized resource. Microplastic.rf, where you can find expert publications on this topic and submit an application for lectures from Foundation experts.

The most popular eco-habits of Russians in 2025

A survey by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank revealed that eco-friendly habits have become firmly ingrained in Russians' daily lives. Equal shares of respondents—31% each—regularly use reusable bottles or mugs and conserve electricity and water. Another 18% of respondents indicated that they periodically donate unwanted clothing and electronics for recycling or charity. Eight percent of respondents each expressed a preference for packaging-free goods or locally sourced products. Only 4% of respondents reported no eco-friendly habits in their daily lives.

The majority of respondents (65%) make a conscious effort to avoid purchasing single-use plastic products, which is a key factor in the fight against plastic pollution. Thirty percent of respondents reported that they engage in this habit on an ad hoc basis. Only 5% of respondents said they are not yet ready to reduce their plastic consumption.

Russians have also developed a unique culture of plastic bag use: more than half (58%) reuse them, and almost one in five (21%) strives to completely eliminate them at the checkout. However, 19% of respondents admitted to using bags only once.

Almost every second respondent (48%) already separates plastic waste. However, 50% do not yet do so, indicating significant potential for increased participation in waste separation. Only 2% of respondents in this survey said they do not consider it necessary to sort recyclables.

Almost half of respondents (49%) said they would like to see more recycling bins on the streets. Another 31% cited a lack of space at home. These factors significantly outweighed a lack of information (13%) and a reluctance to spend time (8%).

The Ecology Foundation – a response to public demand

"The survey showed that Russian society has developed a strong demand for an eco-friendly lifestyle and sustainable practices. The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank will take this data into account in its future work, focusing on educational projects about microplastics and supporting initiatives to develop a waste separation system. For example, the raw materials collected by the foundation—approximately 40.5 tons—are recycled wherever possible. The resulting materials are used to make benches and bins for coastal areas, as well as everyday items such as pens, reusable mugs, and shopping bags," noted Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank.

The study was conducted by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank in September 2025. More than 3,000 people aged 21 to 55 across Russia participated in the survey.

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Winter is coming. The bison need our help!

October 15, 2025

When the first snow falls, bison face a difficult time. Their favorite grasses and shoots are hidden under snowdrifts, and food becomes scarce. To survive the winter, they need our support.

The Klyazminsko-Lukhsky Nature Reserve in the Vladimir Region is home to a herd of bison whose history began in 1989 with the arrival of just nine animals. Thanks to your support, 13 bison calves were born last year alone!

But difficult months lie ahead. To ensure the bison receive supplementary feeding and survive the winter, we need 927,600 rubles. So far, we've raised 22,992 rubles. Every donation brings us closer to our goal!

How to help:

Make a donation on the foundation's website. Share this news to help more people learn about bison!

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An environmental cleanup of the Volga River banks took place in Saratov.

Employees of the Saratov branch of Rosselkhozbank, together with the Ecology Foundation and representatives of Rosprirodnadzor, conducted a cleanup along the Volga River in Saratov's Gagarinsky District. The event was held under the motto "Ecology is Everyone's Business."

The main goal of the campaign was to preserve the cleanliness and natural beauty of the riverbank of one of the country's main rivers. During the event, volunteers collected trash and installed information boards and benches with trash cans made from recycled plastic. These products are durable and long-lasting—they will serve residents for over 50 years, reminding them of the importance of caring for nature.

Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation, noted: "Today, we see how simple steps—participating in cleanups, sorting waste, and setting up eco-points—are shaping a new environmental mindset. Such initiatives bring people together and make it clear that everyone's contribution truly matters. Ecology isn't a one-time initiative, but a way of life that begins with caring for your yard, street, and city."

"Participation in such initiatives has become a good tradition for the Rosselkhozbank team. We are pleased that, thanks to the Ecology Foundation and the support of Rosprirodnadzor, we can make a real contribution to improving the environmental situation in our region. I am confident that such events inspire not only the participants but also the surrounding community," emphasized Alexey Shmelev, Director of the Saratov Regional Branch of Rosselkhozbank.

The event took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. After the cleanup, participants exchanged ideas for developing green initiatives in the city.

Employees of the Saratov Russian Agricultural Bank are regular participants in environmental and charitable activities. Previously, they planted trees, released fish into ponds, supported the animal shelter they sponsor, and participated in waste recycling campaigns.

Rosselkhozbank and the Ecology Foundation will continue to implement projects aimed at fostering a culture of respect for nature and engaging residents of the region in initiatives that make life cleaner, greener, and kinder.

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Microplastics in Everyday Life: How to Avoid Them

The invisible companion of modernity.

We live in a world where plastic has become a part of everything, from packaging to clothing. Its smallest particles (less than 5 mm) are already everywhere: in water, food, air, and even in our bodies.

Scientists are finding microplastics in oceans, rainwater, and Arctic snowpack. Recent studies have shown that microparticles have been found in human blood and lungs.The Guardian, 2023)

It's difficult to completely avoid contact with microplastics, but you can significantly reduce the amount of them in your life.

What is the source of microplastics?

Synthetic clothing (polyester, nylon, acrylic) releases microfibers with each wash.

Plastic containers – especially when heated.

Disposable plastic items: bottles, lids, packaging.

Cosmetics and cleaning products.

How to reduce the amount of microplastics in your home

Do not reheat food in plastic

Hot food and drinks accelerate the release of microparticles. Use glass, metal, or ceramic. Wash eco-friendly.

When washing synthetics, thousands of fibers are released.

Wash full loads at low temperatures.

Give up single-use plastic

Thermal mug – simple things that will help nature.

Be careful with the composition of cosmetics

Choose products without polyethylene, polypropylene, or nylon—these are the ingredients that often hide microplastics.

Small steps – big effect

Every cloth bag and ceramic mug you buy is a step toward reducing plastic waste. Changing even one daily habit makes a big and important difference.

Together we make the world a cleaner place.

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The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank planted trees in the Balgazyn forestry area.

October 4, 2025

The final event of the “Plant Trees” project of the Ecology Foundation (RSHB) in 2025 took place on the territory of the Balgazy forestry, as a result of which 10.2 thousand pine seedlings were planted. The event was attended by representatives of the Ecology Fund of the Russian Agricultural Bank, partners of the ANO Green Light fund, Deputy Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tyva Galina Ivanovna Chugrey, employees of the Tuva regional branch of the Russian Agricultural Bank. Previously, the Balgazyn forestry had already planted more than 10 thousand seedlings with an open root system on 3000 hectares of land. By the time Rosselkhozbank arrived, the allotted area had been divided into long narrow rows and weeded with a forestry plow. Before starting work, mandatory detailed instructions were given by ANO “Green Light”: how to plant forest crops correctly to ensure their maximum survival rate. And then, armed with a special tool – Kolesov’s sword – the employees made holes in the ground and carefully placed fragile seedlings in the prepared places, carefully covering them with earth. Caring for the environment is one of the key priorities in the activities of Rosselkhozbank. The bank implements projects in this direction through its own Ecology Fund. The foundation’s activities cover the implementation of various environmental projects, including projects for forest restoration and the preservation of natural biodiversity. The head of the Ecology Foundation, Elmira Morozova, noted the importance of the project for the conservation and restoration of the region’s forest fund and maintaining a favorable ecological environment. “Today, together with you, we will contribute to the restoration of the forest in your region. Regular tree planting help preserve biodiversity, improve air quality and maintain healthy soils. Next year you will see the result of your labor. And may this day remain a good and bright memory in your hearts,” said Elmira Morozova. “We are very pleased that the sale of environmental certificates “Plant a Tree” by the Tuva branch brought such an effect – 10,200 spruce seedlings were purchased with the proceeds. Today we we plant trees to create a comfortable ecological environment for ourselves and future generations, our small contribution to the conservation of nature. But this should not be a one-time action; with such an approach you will not achieve much. After such unifying “green” deeds, we must be more careful about the environment, nature, constantly take care of our small homeland, with the desire to do good for our region,” commented the director Tuva regional branch of the Russian Agricultural Bank Oksana Oskirko.

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Friends, together we preserve nature, plant trees, clean rivers and springs, help Russia's endangered animals, and so much more. Thank you for your support!

We'd love to get to know you better. Tell us in the comments where you live and how you help nature in your city.

Are you sorting waste, participating in cleanups, or fighting plastic waste? Share your stories, ideas, or photos on our VK pages And Telegram!

Your answers will inspire others, and we'll publish the best ones in stories.

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Today is International Bison Day!

September 30, 2025

The European bison is Europe's last wild bull. In the winter of 2024-2025, we supported the bison of the Klyazminsko-Lukhsky Nature Reserve with hay and grain. This supplementary feeding helped them survive and raise 13 cubs. Now, these mighty giants need our help again. Faced with hunger, the bison may leave the reserve in search of food, risking danger. Supplementary feeding for the entire winter season will require 50.1 tons of hay and 14.7 tons of grain. This will amount to 927,600 rubles – this will ensure the survival and support the wild bull population. Even 500 or 1,000 rubles will help preserve the bison for future generations!You can help now by following this link.

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#Honest Roading: Processing of household appliances

Every year, millions of old televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, and other household appliances end up in landfills, harming the environment. But these devices can be recycled!

Why is recycling household appliances important?

• Reduce waste: Old appliances contain recyclable materials such as metal, glass, plastic, as well as hazardous substances such as mercury and lead, which can contaminate soil and water.

• Resource conservation: Recycling allows useful components to be recovered from equipment for reuse in the production of new products, reducing the need for resource extraction.

• Environmental Protection: Properly disposed of equipment helps reduce air and water pollution that can be caused by improper disposal.

How does recycling of household appliances take place?

1. Collection and sorting: old equipment is collected at specialized collection points and sorted by material (metal, plastic, glass).

2. Dismantling and removal of hazardous substances: harmful substances are removed from devices (for example, mercury in old lamps and thermometers).

3. Recycling of materials: metal is melted and used to make new products, glass and plastic are recycled to create new goods.

Where to dispose of household appliances?

• Collection points: many cities have specialized collection points for old equipment.

• Shops and chains:

M.Video and Eldorado offer programs to recycle old household appliances when you buy a new one. You can often return appliances to the store when you buy a new model.

– RTS — as part of the “Hand in your old equipment and get a discount on new equipment” program, the chain of stores accepts old equipment for recycling.

– Lemana Pro – offers a service for recycling old household appliances when purchasing new ones.

– DNS accepts old equipment when purchasing new equipment, and also offers a discount system for returning old devices.

• Eco-projects: periodically, campaigns are held to collect old household appliances as part of environmental projects.

Interesting facts:

• Recycling 1 ton of old equipment can save up to 250 kg of metal and up to 120 kg of plastic.

• Every year, approximately 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide.

• In 2020, in Russia alone, about 20% of old equipment was recycled, the remaining devices ended up in landfills.

By recycling old household appliances, we conserve resources and protect the environment. Every appliance deserves a second life!

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Thank you for helping the dzerens of Transbaikalia!

September 29, 2025

Thank you so much for your support! We are incredibly pleased: thanks to your help, six information boards will soon be installed along the highways in the Daursky Nature Reserve!

This is a huge step towards saving the dzerens, and we are happy that we made it before the start of the migration season – the most dangerous period for them on the roads.

We will definitely publish a report on the work done so you can see the results of our shared victory!

You can read more about other Ecology Foundation projects on our website.

We can only save nature together!

Help nature right now and contribute to these projects. Every donation is important. Together we can do more.

It's important not only to plant a forest but also to maintain it for decades to come. With regular support, we can ensure the forest is supported and meets all the necessary conditions for proper growth. Continuous care is essential for the nascent ecosystem, ensuring that mushrooms and berries eventually thrive and that wildlife emerges. It's important to protect the forest from fire, remove weeds around young trees, nurture seedlings, collect and preserve seeds and acorns, dig up mature seedlings, and so on.

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The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank will plant nearly 59,000 trees this fall.

September 22, 2025

Rosselkhozbank's Ecology Foundation continues its forest restoration program and will plant nearly 59,000 trees in four regions of the country this fall. In September, 17,500 pine seedlings were already planted in the Irkutsk Region. In October, plantings will take place in the Tyva Republic and Bashkortostan, where another 10,200 and 15,200 pines will be planted. The season will conclude in November in Krasnodar Krai, where 16,000 oak seedlings will be planted in forested areas. "Forest restoration is one of the Foundation's key areas of work. We are consistently implementing the program, and the results are reflected in thousands of new trees across the country. In 2024, 77,500 trees were planted over an area of 27 hectares. In the spring of 2025, another 84,600 seedlings will be planted over an area of 23 hectares. The fall season will add nearly 59,000 new trees. "It's important to us that each such planting is not just a statistic, but a real contribution to the development of sustainable ecosystems and improving the country's environmental safety," comments Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation at the Russian Agricultural Bank. The reforestation program of the Ecology Foundation at the Russian Agricultural Bank is aimed at the long-term restoration of natural resources and increasing the resilience of ecosystems. Regular tree planting helps preserve biodiversity, improve air quality, and maintain healthy soils. These initiatives form the foundation of environmental stability and are an important contribution to the future of regions and the country as a whole.

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