A ton of garbage is generated in Argentina every two seconds. More than 18 thousand tons of waste are produced per day in Peru, according to the NGO WWF on its website. Bolivia has 1.7 million solid remains per year. These indicators are just a sample of the problem. Therefore, waste separation and recycling become topics of utmost importance.
Landfills are often crowded or on the verge of collapse in most countries. Waste production is one of the main causes of air, land and river pollution. It is time to be realistic, because with the model of life that we human beings lead it is practically impossible not to generate waste.
What can be done, then? The answer is to implement effective waste separation and recycling plans. One ton of recycled paper saves up to 50% of water and saves 17 trees, according to data from the United Nations (UN).
Why is it important to separate our waste?
One of the main reasons why it is important to separate our waste is that 80% of it ends up in rivers and seas. This, in addition to being harmful to humans, affects the fauna that inhabits these environments, causing them death or destroying their natural habitats.
Another key reason for implementing waste separation has to do with economic factors. Using these procedures, recycled food could be reintroduced into the production process as raw material. The UN emphasizes that the concept of garbage is typical of the human way of life and that such a thing does not exist in the natural environment.
What are the ways to separate waste?
The ideal way to apply waste separation is to attend to the color system. It is worth clarifying that this system is not homogeneous and that it presents particularities in different parts of the world.
The colors linked to recycling in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, for example, are black and green. Recyclable waste is thrown into the green bins and containers and organic or non-recyclable garbage is thrown into the black bins.
It is usual for solid waste management and the separation of recyclable waste to be carried out by government entities. We approach below the complete way to proceed with the separation of waste in three simple steps, according to the National University of Cuyo.
1. Obtain suitable receptacles for waste separation
A good strategy for those who have the will and willingness to separate their waste is to find different containers for it. The classic garbage can be left for organic waste and you can procure a box, shelf or cloth bag for recyclables. By labeling these containers, this behavior can be automated, transforming it into a new healthy habit.
2. Establish clear criteria for separation
This point is more personal and depends on the time and level of organization of each one. The ideal is to separate into at least two categories. It is recommended to disaggregate the remains into recyclable and non-recyclable or dry and wet.
If you have enough time and more elements, categories can be fragmented to optimize separation performance. For example, non-recyclables can be divided into organic and inorganic; those recyclable in paper and cardboard, aluminum, plastics.
3. Channel the separated waste through the appropriate route
The procedure for recyclable waste differs from country to country. Some available options are as follows:
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