Portal de Murcia
www.portaldemurcia.com
| Tomorrow is the International Day free of plastic bags under the slogan "Take the stroller bag, cloth, raffia or foldable, but always reusable" | The Murcia City Council, through the Department of Sustainable Mobility and Youth, and Ferrovial Servicios join the celebration of the International Day free of plastic bags, which is celebrated tomorrow, July 3.Under the slogan 'Take out the stroller bag, cloth, raffia or foldable, but always reusable' they will encourage through social networks an active participation in this day's message, with the aim of reducing plastic bags by one only use and encourage responsible consumptionThus, it seeks to encourage Murcians to end single-use bags, seeking cleaner, more sustainable alternatives that are respectful of the planet.Although the City Council works continuously against the use of disposable plastic and the tendency to 'use and throw away', in order to put into practice a circular economy, respectful with the environment, now we are taking advantage of this day to remind ourselves that good practices Sustainable as simple as never forgetting the bag to go shopping, and always carry a reusable, fabric or folding bag, they are a good alternative to not use and throw away."This international day free of plastics is an opportunity to remember that our small gestures are big steps towards a more sustainable and cared environment.
It is essential that we all get involved in caring for the planet and that we reuse and recycle plastic bags and bet on other reusable.
"To get rid of damaged plastic bags, you have to put it in the yellow container to be recycled and have new uses.This container, intended for light packaging, that is, plastic, metal and brick containers, received in 2019, 6,926,520 kilograms.
In 2000, almost with the start of selective collection, 18,980 kilos of this type of waste were then deposited.
In 2018, 6,244,860 k was reached, which represents a rise in 2019 of almost 11%, placing the municipality of Murcia well above the contribution per inhabitant of the Region and standing very close to the national average.
The contribution of kg container per inhabitant in Murcia stands at 15.5 k / inhab.
being the regional average of 11.8 kg / inhab and the national 15.7 kg / inhab., according to data from Ecoembes 2018.This current year the ascending line continues, increasing by 19.9% ??compared to the previous year.
From January to last May 3,341,160 k have been collected.
of packaging.
Of this total, 12.12% is the so-called mix fraction, or fraction of light plastics composed mainly of plastic bags and wrappers.Conveniently separated in the Cañada Hermosa treatment center, they are prepared for their subsequent transfer to recycling centers where they will be transformed into new materials, with the consequent saving of raw materials, water and energy.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
Privacy policy
- Legal notice
- Cookies