Learn how to separate waste and generate recyclable resources

Separating different types of solid waste on a daily basis is a responsible act that we should all do for the good of the planet and humanity. We produce thousands and thousands of organic and inorganic waste products every day, of which only a small amount is recovered, considering the potential for recovery.

A simple activity such as waste separation has multiple benefits. Firstly, organic waste can generate compost, or in other words, fertiliser for parks and gardens. Secondly, we preserve the environment and reduce the pollution caused by this waste.

Why is it so important to raise awareness in society?

A family of 4 can produce around 2 kilos of waste per day. Faced with such a bleak picture, the only way to care for and protect the environment is to make it a daily habit for households, businesses, companies and educational establishments to do their bit to contribute to sustainability so that future generations can continue to enjoy the resources of their environment.

The lack of awareness of waste separation and the lack of recycling systems can cause a major environmental disaster, as well as generating a significant social, economic and health impact. Among the most significant problems are: the proliferation of bad smells, the appearance of disease-transmitting animals, the increase in greenhouse gases, air and water pollution, and the increase in global warming or climate change.

How to recycle: Step by Step

One of the goals of the 2030 Agenda is to reduce the amount of waste through reuse, reduction, recycling and prevention. At the end of the day, the best waste is the waste we don’t generate. Here we are going to show you the steps you need to follow to recycle correctly at home, so that you too can help to tackle the problems facing the ecology:

1. Have a bin for organic waste, i.e. biodegradable waste that tends to decompose due to the action of microorganisms. This can be eggshells, coffee, food waste, fruit and vegetable peelings, hair, etcetera.
2. On the other side of the scale is inorganic waste. This refers to waste that does not decompose or takes a long time to decompose. Examples of this type of waste are paper, clothes, shoes, ceramics, office supplies, cardboard, glass and metals. This inorganic waste should be distributed and separated in the following way in order to dispose of its contents in the different containers found in the street:
   *Cans, briks and plastic containers will go into the yellow container.
   *Glass will go into the green bin. Be sure to dispose of bottles without the plastic or cork stopper.
   *Newspapers, magazines, envelopes, advertising leaflets, wrapping paper, boxes, food packaging and cardboard should be disposed of in the blue bin.
3. The same applies to sanitary waste. Separate tissues, cotton wool, sanitary towels, disposable nappies and toilet paper, among others.

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