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  • Waste

    The reduction of waste generation and the improvement of the selective waste collection in public buildings are part of the + Sustainable City Council Programme objectives.

    nullIn that sense, it is worth highlighting:

    • The Barcelona Waste Prevention Plan (2012-2020) includes a specific line of action to "Promote waste prevention in the greening of the city council buildings and services" which focuses on the procurement of goods and services with waste reduction criteria, and on the promotion of waste prevention best practices among the council staff (such as using memory sticks, reusable glasses and cups, etc.).
    • The consolidation, monitoring (through waste audits) and improvement of internal selective waste collection, which in addition to the fractions of paper/cardboard, glass, light-weight containers and organic matter, includes the collection of toner and ink cartridges by social enterprises providing employment for people with special needs.

    Indicators

    Selective waste collection

    Council offices

    Torrent de l’Olla

    2004

    2008

    2012

    2004

    2008

    2012

    Paper

    74%

    73%

    73%

    89%

    90%

    83%

    Glass

    18%

    54%

    82%

    80%

    80%

    97%

    Light packaging

    12%

    20%

    42%

    56%

    54%

    70%

    Organic matter

    -

    -

    25%

    -

    -

    23%

    Toners collection in municipal buildings (2012)

     Recollida Toners 2012

    Resources

    netejaYou can ask for your eco-wastepaper bins and toner collection service in any City Council department:

    ajuntamentsostenible@bcn.cat

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