Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin encouraged locals to wash plastic bags, as reported by Kommersant on December 11.
Ilsur Metshin stated that it is crucial to wash bags to reduce plastic consumption; otherwise, there's a risk of "drowning in garbage." He urged both residents and officials to "collectively recognize and address this issue." Analysis of local media reveals that Metshin has not put forth any additional measures for improving Kazan's ecological situation.
In recent weeks, various officials and deputies have offered peculiar advice to struggling citizens. In November, Ekaterinburg State Duma Deputy Alexander Kolesnikov suggested that those unhappy with transport fare increases should consider walking. Similarly, Kaliningrad Oblast Governor Anton Alikhanov advised residents facing rising prices to opt for smaller-sized eggs.