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The Zero Waste Hour Project in Bhutan TACOMA, Washington In 2020, Bhutan was “the only carbon-negative country in the world.” This means it was removing more greenhouse gases from its atmosphere than it was emitting. However, Bhutan’s devotion to environmental health did not end there. On June 2, 2019, Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen launched the “Zero Waste Hour” project in order to have a “Zero Waste Society by 2030.” This initiative shows how Bhutan continues to be a leading example of an eco-friendly country. How Zero Waste Hour Works Bhutan has reserved the second day of each month for its Zero Waste Hour. During this hour, everyone around the country, whether they be at school or work, must clean their surrounding environment. Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen developed the National Environment Commission’s (NEC) “My waste, my responsibility” campaign. This initiative is a part of the Zero Waste Hour and is meant to motivate citizens to participate in small eco-frie

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