The ** Municipality of Ituzaingó ** continues with its ** environmental commitment ** through its program ** EcoCanje **, an initiative that promotes ** differentiated waste separation and urban afforestation **.
The next event will take place on ** Saturday, May 17th **, at ** Plaza Hugo del Carril **, located at the intersection of ** Parral and Caaguazú **, coinciding with the celebration of ** International Recycling Day **.
## How EcoCanje Works
The program encourages residents to bring ** recyclable materials **, such as:
– ** Plastic **.
– ** Paper and cardboard **.
– ** Glass and metal **.
In exchange, they receive ** native trees ** to plant on their sidewalks, contributing to the creation of ** green biocorridors ** that favor local biodiversity.
## Available Native Species
The trees delivered include varieties such as:
– ** Aguaribay **.
– ** Barba de Chivo **.
– ** Sen del Campo **.
– ** Anacahuita **.
– ** Fumo Bravo and Guarán **.
## An Integral Plan to Address Climate Change
EcoCanje is part of the ** Urban Forest 2030 strategic plan **, which aims to:
– ** Mitigate the effects of climate change ** through afforestation.
– ** Plant 24,000 trees in 67 kilometers of green biocorridors ** in the coming years.
– ** Promote sustainability and environmental education **.
## Additional Activities at the Event
During the event, participants can attend:
– ** Informative talks ** on recycling.
– ** Advice on waste separation at the source **.
– ** Recommendations for the care of native trees **.
## Program Impact on the Community
Since its launch in ** 2011 **, EcoCanje has been ** widely accepted ** by residents:
– ** More than 200 trees are distributed at each event **.
– ** Over 2,000 trees are planted annually ** thanks to the program.
– ** Participants must present their ID **, and the trees receive an ** identification ribbon ** with care instructions.
## Responsible Recycling: Towards a Circular Economy
The collected waste is ** sustainably managed ** through the ** Ituzaingó Separa ** program, collaborating with:
– ** Reskt **, for the recycling of paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metals.
– ** Red Reciclar **, which receives unused electronic devices.
– ** RBA Ambiental **, responsible for collecting used vegetable oil.
## Environmental Commitment in the Municipality
In addition to EcoCanje, Ituzaingó develops ** educational and awareness activities **.
Recently, the ** Agroecological Garden and Composting Workshop ** was held, with over ** 120 attendees **, organized in conjunction with ** INTA AMBA **.
Ituzaingó reinforces its commitment to ** sustainable development **, betting on environmental policies that involve the community in the ** conservation of the urban environment ** and the promotion of ** ecological practices **.
