Every year in Gibraltar, and around the world, hundreds of thousands of tons of waste are disposed of via landfill and incineration, representing a lost opportunity to recover and reuse materials. Recycling is a key part of the circular economy, helping to protect and preserve natural resources whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
A statement from the Government follows below:
Recycling rates in Gibraltar remain low, at about 12% overall, despite the fact that the target is for 55% of all waste to be recycled by the end of this year.
March 18th marks World Recycling Day. Created in 2018 it is a day to recognize and celebrate the importance that recycling plays in preserving precious resources and securing the future of our planet. In collaboration with OTWO,the ESG,the Environmental Agency, Recycle.gi and Britannia, the Department of the Environment and Climate Change is launching a public survey to try and understand a little more about why people do and do not recycle and to ask for feedback on how the current service can be improved.
The survey can be found online at https://form.jotform.com/250723851431351. The initiative will also involve collecting responses during public awareness events.
As the climate emergency continues to unfold, efforts need to be stepped up across all sectors and itis hoped that working collaboratively with the community,we can make significant changes to the way we produce and manage our waste.
The public is reminded that separated organic material, paper & cardboard, plastics and cans, glass, waste electrical and electronic equipment, waste oils and textiles can all now be recycled in Gibraltar. Details of where bins are located and what can be put in each coloured bin can be found online at https://thinkinggreen.gov.gi/waste/recycling
