Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 27 August, Tashkent will host an ecological race - UZPLOGGING, aimed at improving the health of the population of the capital and preserving the environment.

Each runner will receive a T-shirt and a unique medal made from recycled plastic waste. Three winners who collected the largest amount of plastic will receive cash prizes in the amount of 1 million soums from the organizers.

The event is organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change together with the ProRun Running School.