Manufacturing of cement, asbestos, ferrous and non-ferrous metals will be banned in provincial centers from May 1, 2025, the UzA said. This move is reportedly aimed at improving air quality in the country.
In addition, the processing of first and second hazard class waste will also be prohibited, while coal burning will be allowed only using modern filtration systems. Before the year-end, the sale of below the Euro-4 standard gasoline could also be banned throughout the country. The use of fuel oil will also be banned at power plants.
200 IQAir sensors will be installed to monitor pollution, which will allow tracking the level of harmful substances in real time. As part of the national program, Uzbekistan vows to develop public transport, reduce the use of non-ecological fuel and promote sustainable solutions.
