A local organization and high school students launched a new climate justice lab in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday. The initiative, led by MY Project USA, aims to promote recycling, reduce trash, and inspire local environmental action.

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As part of the effort, students from New Albany High School devoted over 2,000 hours during the past year to convert a warehouse into a thrift store. The goal of the store is to collect donated items and prevent unnecessary waste from being sent to the Franklin County landfill.

Kian Haq, a senior at New Albany High School, highlighted the pressing need for waste reduction in the area. Haq stated that local landfills could become completely full in the next 30 to 40 years, which would leave Columbus unable to dispose of trash locally and force the city to ship waste to other counties or states.

MY Project USA Executive Director Zerqa Abid commended the youth involved in the campaign, noting their resourcefulness, passion, and out-of-the-box thinking. Abid emphasized that fostering and empowering young leaders across critical areas like climate justice is a central mission for the organization.

Organizers envision the new climate justice lab operating as a productive hub for young community leaders while educating Columbus residents on how to effectively integrate recycling into their daily routines.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

MY Project USA iyo Arday ka Furay Xarunta Cadaaladda Cimilada Columbus

Magaalada Columbus ee gobolka Ohio, waxaa Maalintii Sabtida si rasmi ah looga furay xarun cusub oo loogu talagalay cadaaladda cimilada (climate justice lab). Xaruntan waxaa hirgeliyay ururka MY Project USA oo kaashanaya arday ka socota dugsiga sare ee New Albany High School, si loo dhiirrigeliyo dib-u-warshadaynta iyada oo lagu hoos dhimayo qashinka magaalada.

Ardayda dugsiga sare ee New Albany High School ayaa bixiyay ku dhawaad 2,000 oo saacadood sannadkii la soo dhaafay, iyagoo bakhaar u beddelay dukaan lagu iiyo alaabaha la isticmaalay (thrift store). Mashruucan ayaa loogu talagalay in lagu dhimo qashinka aan loo baahnayn ee la dhigo dhulka qashinka lagu kaydiyo ee Franklin County landfill.

Kian Haq, oo ah arday sannadkii ugu dambeeyay ka barta dugsiga New Albany High School, ayaa ka dhawaajiyay baahida loo qabo in hoos loo dhigo qashinka. Haq wuxuu sheegay in dhulka qashinka lagu shubo ee Columbus ay si buuxda u buuxsami doonaan 30 illaa 40 sano ee soo socda. Taasi waxay ka dhigan tahay in aan wax qashin ah lagu daadin karin magaalada dhexdeeda, oo ay noqon doonto in loo qaado gobollo ama sallaano kale.

Agaasimaha Fulinta ee MY Project USA, Zerqa Abid, ayaa ammaan u soo jeedisay hoggaanka iyo fikirka fog oo ay muujiyeen dhallinyaradu. Abid waxay sheegtay in MY Project USA ay mar walba u taagan tahay dhiirrigelinta iyo siinta awoodda hoggaamiyeyaasha da’da yar ee dhulalka kala duwan, iyadoo cadaaladda cimiladana ay tahay mid ka mid ah sahannada ugu waaweyn ee dhalinyarada khuseeya.

Xaruntan cusub ayaa loo aasaasay in ay noqoto xarun lagu baro dadweynaha sida dib-u-warshadaynta loogu samayn karo nolol maalmeedka, iyada oo dhallinyaradana u noqon doonta goob ay ku muujiyaan hoggaamintooda iyo abuuristooda.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus