The Federation of Municipalities of the Region of Murcia, the Ministry of the Environment and Ecoembes have presented these awards to the most recycling municipalities in the Region
The Federation of Municipalities of the Region of Murcia (FMRM), the Ministry of the Environment and Ecoembes have presented the awards to the municipalities with the most recycling in the Region of Murcia in 2017.
Abarán was the municipality that recycled the most, depositing a total of 18,8 kg/inhabitant of light packaging, for which it was awarded 6.000 euros. In addition, it also received the award for the municipality with the highest percentage increase above the regional average, increasing its contribution by 12,8% compared to the previous year. For this reason, it received an additional prize of 5.000 euros. Both awards consolidate it as the municipality that recycles the most in the Region of Murcia.
On the other hand, the Mazarrón City Council has achieved the highest percentage increase in the collection of light packaging in those municipalities that represent values below the regional average, being awarded 4.000 euros for achieving an increase of 37,8%. All the prizes will be allocated to social work projects in the respective municipalities.
The aim of this initiative is to encourage citizen participation in recycling light packaging and the commitment of local administrations to achieve the collection targets set by the European Union.
These awards are part of the advertising campaign 'Recycle and Breathe', which emphasises the environmental benefits of recycling through the yellow container, linked to air quality. This campaign was in effect last year, and will continue to be exploited in 2018, both locally, through municipalities, and at the regional level. Its aim is to continue raising awareness among Murcians to correctly separate waste in their homes in order to maintain a pollution-free atmosphere.
The awards ceremony was chaired by the Minister of the Environment, Javier Celdran, the president of the FMRM, Joaquin Hernandez, the general director of Natural Environment, Consuelo Rosauro, and the Director of Local and Regional Management, Angel Hervella. Also, the mayor of Abarán, received the awards, Jose Miguel Manzanares, and the mayor of Mazarrón, Alicia jimenez.
