In the period from October 4 to November 4, 2023, with the assistance of the UNESCO Chair in Educational Science and Teacher Training, the eco-club "Ayala" of the Institute of Natural Sciences and Geography held a competition "Giving a second life to paper waste". The aim was not only to reduce the amount of household waste, but also to give it a second life, in particular paper products by recycling them, thus increasing an economical and careful attitude to paper and cardboard products, the production of which consumes valuable wood. According to the results of the competition the participants were awarded diplomas of I, II, III degree, the awards were presented to the winners by the Head of the UNESCO Chair in Educational Science and Teacher Training J.T.Tilekova.