A total of 1.456.570 kilograms of glass was the figure that the citizens of Dénia managed to recycle in 2014, which means an average of 35 kilos per inhabitant that have been distributed in the 332 green igloos arranged by the municipality to facilitate recycling.
The data provided by the non-profit Ecovidrio, which is responsible for managing the recycling of waste glass packaging in Spain and these days is encouraging recycling through its summer campaign, which seeks to increase the city In 30.000 kilos the amount of recycled glass.
To achieve this, the collection of glass in Dénia will be expanded to adequately manage the high influx of visitors and the increase in activity in the HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants and cafeterias), generator of nearly 50% of glass packaging waste .
During these days a total of 60 iglús located in the points of greater traffic of the locality have been covered with striking vinyls to catch the attention of the users and gifts will be distributed among the establishments of hospitality, workers of the sector and individuals who recycle the glass In the containers.
In addition, if the city achieves the goal of increasing recycled glass in 30.000 kilos, Ecovidrio will award us the prize Green Star
