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The glass recycling continues to consolidate in Aragon, where in 2010 23,165 tons of recycled material, 2.3% more than last year. Each Aragon recycled glass 17.2 kilograms, a figure that puts them above the 15.1 kilograms per capita national average. Huesca is the province where they are recycled.
Zaragoza .- The Aragonese recycled a total of 23,165 tons of glass last year, representing a 2.3% increase over 2009. Thus, each deposited in the containers Aragonese an average of 17.2 pounds of glass, equivalent to 52 containers, a figure that puts them above the 15.1 kilograms per capita national average.
According to data collected by Ecovidrio, by province, Huesca stands out as the province with greater awareness, at 25.7 kilograms per capita recycled glass, ie, each about 77 Huesca recycled glass containers in 2010 and a total of 5,878,690 kilos.
Teruel followed with 3,198,350 kilos of recycled glass and an average of 22 kilograms per capita, well above the national average.
On the other hand, Zaragoza is the province that has grown in volume of waste recycled glass, from 13,912 tons collected from 2009 to 14,088 tonnes in 2010. This province, with an average of 14.5 kilos of recycling per capita, is moving closer to the average regional and national levels.
In addition, Aragon has an excellent supply of green container, with a total of 5223 igloos, resulting in a ratio of 258 inhabitants per containerization igloos. Notable rates of Huesca and Teruel, with 169 and 160 people per container, respectively, and are among the best in Spain.
Ecovidrio
Ecovidrio is a non-profit organization responsible for managing the recycling of packaging waste glass containers in Spain. Ecovidrio manages the collection of glass through installation of containers to facilitate the cooperation of citizens and ensuring recycling. In addition, public awareness campaigns and promotes prevention by encouraging the reduction of the volume of waste generated.
100% of the deposited glass containers are recycled and used to manufacture new glass containers, achieving numerous environmental benefits.