Waste

Plastic recycling: Over 16 million kilos of phytosanitary packaging recovered.

Thanks to the sustainable management carried out by the entity CampoLimpio, for plastic recycling of phytosanitary packaging, more than 16 million kilos of material were recovered. The organization strengthened its presence in the last year in 21 provinces and achieved...

30% reduction in plastic use at Argentina’s airports

Within the framework of the Zero Plastic Destination project, Aeropuertos Argentina, together with Unplastify, has managed to reduce the use of single-use plastics in its terminals by 28% since March 2023. This represents more than 25 tons of plastic avoided...

There are hundreds of aircraft graveyards around the world. Why aren’t they recycled?

With capacity for more than 200 non-flying aircraft, the Teruel airport is the largest **aircraft graveyard** in Europe. This Spanish city offers an ideal dry climate for the long-term storage of **aircraft**. However, Teruel is just one of the many...

Operation in Godoy Cruz: 678 tons of garbage removed from Los Cerrillos canal.

The municipality of Godoy Cruz removed tons of waste from the Los Cerrillos canal using 10 trucks that made 100 trips to transport the waste. In total, the municipality of Godoy Cruz removed 678 tons of waste from the Los...

Sustainability and Circular Economy: Aluminum Can Recycling and its Value per Kilogram

Aluminum can recycling is not only easy but also highly beneficial: a single recycled can can be back on the shelves in just 60 days, ready to begin a new life cycle. Recently, a young Argentine woman made headlines for...

The 4 Rs of recycling: key to a more sustainable life

The 4 Rs of recycling reflect a change in perspective and attitude. Being aware that an object's life can be extended is essential, as it will prevent the planet's resources from being depleted so quickly and irresponsibly. It's time...

The unknown benefits of banana peel

Banana is one of the most popular fruits, at least in the country, thanks to its multiple health benefits in general. However, what few people know is that its peel is as beneficial as the fruit itself. This supposed...

Recycling program in Lomas de Zamora: they accept used tires for reuse

The program **Lomas Recicla en Comunidad** from the Municipality of Lomas de Zamora has launched several initiatives to reduce the amount of **waste** ending up in **illegal dumps** and revalorize them. In the tire shops affiliated with the program,...

Solution to the plastic problem: can a treaty achieve it?

After two years of negotiations, representatives from about 175 countries gather in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a global agreement binding to limit the problem of plastic pollution. This final round of negotiations takes place from November 25 to December...

Spain will implement a system to reduce plastic bottles

The Spanish Government announced that it will implement the Deposit, Return, and Refund System (SDDR) within two years throughout the national territory for single-use plastic bottles. This decision was made after noting that in 2023, only 41.3% of these...

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The São Paulo Metro will opt to produce its own renewable energy.

São Paulo's Metro has signed a long-term contract with CGN Brasil and Pontoon Energia to produce its own renewable...