It is the most important at the outset structural intervention for the separate collection of glass. Son of the agreement between CoReVe (Consortium for the Recovery of Glass) e ancient (National Association of Italian Municipalities), the plan provides for an overall investment of around 10 million euros, with the aim of making the glass separate collection system even more efficient, also overcoming the disparities between the north and south of the country.
The geographical specificity
The project aims to support local authorities with permanent structural actions, through improvement paths supported by funding for equipment and communication.
The agreement provides for two calls, addressed to the municipalities affiliated with CoReVe, to which it will be possible to join by 30 June 2023. One is dedicated to the regions of the South, to which 4 million euros have been allocated, and one to those of the Center-North (2 million).
Funding: media and information campaigns
The participating municipalities will be able to access a partial non-repayable loan provided by CoReVe for the purchase of facility, such as tubs, trolleys, bins and bells. But also for theimplementation of territorial projects and for the realization of information campaigns to support the separate collection of glass.
Review the habits of citizens on the front of sustainability in fact, it produces virtuous dynamics both in economic terms and in terms of environmental protection.
Economy and sustainability
Extend the glass recycling and getting closer and closer to 100% (now we are at 78,6%) could therefore have a double positive impact.
This assumption would in fact produce a energy saving both direct and indirect which would favor a strategic decrease in the national energy consumption of gas.
To achieve this, the plan aims to increase the collection of cullet by approximately 300.000 tons.
The potential of glass recycling
As anticipated, the CoReVe program evaluates the specificity of the various regions, through a long-term vision, designed to bridge the long-standing gap that distinguishes the two Italian macro-areas.
In line with public policies, the plan will favor municipalities ready to engage in the recovery and recycling of glass, as an engine of transition for the country. The municipal projects will be approved by a technical commission made up of representatives of CoReVe and Anci.
To access the funds, public bodies therefore have one year at their disposal. Italy will be able to respond compactly to keep its own leadership in glass recycling?
Sources: Adnkronos, Republic
