The Recycling Business Group (GER), belonging to the Ministry of Industries (Mindus), launched the “Cuba Recycles” campaign this Wednesday. With the aim of achieving responsible waste management to boost the circular economy and protect the environment.
On World Recycling Day, Jorge Luis Tamayo Díaz, president of the GER. He stated at a press conference that the campaign arose from identified limitations. Such as a lack of logistical support for waste sorting and a limited understanding of the activity. Which leads to reusable items being mixed with waste, negatively impacting the economy, health, and the environment.
He emphasized that despite the country not having all the necessary conditions for raw material processing. Some initiatives like “Cuba Recycles” can be implemented so that the institution, in collaboration with other entities, can generate income for the country through import substitution.
Marilyn Ramos Polanco, Vice President of GER, pointed out that the established work plan includes raising public awareness. About the importance of recycling for sustainable development. Promoting citizen participation and involvement of various sectors in recycling efforts. As the intended beneficiaries, and reducing the negative environmental impact.
She added that a comprehensive program has been created for this undertaking. Encompassing community actions with the support of mass organizations. Strengthening alliances with different agencies and private entities. Also based on the provisions of the communications law, consolidating media management.
Ramos emphasized that this year-long campaign will include quarterly evaluations to analyze the established indicators. So, based on the results, develop new ideas to achieve the organization’s objectives. Vivian Sánchez Izquierdo, Director of Industrial Policy and Activities at the Ministry of Industry (Mindus). She explained that Cuba Recycles is legally supported by the Constitution of the Republic of Cuba and other regulations governing the business group’s operations.
Moreover she added that this project will instill good recycling practices, based on the understanding that this work not only adds value to what has been used. Also it transforms it into a new good that meets the needs of the people. Ernesto Cedeño Rodríguez, Vice Minister of Mindus, and other directors of the entity promoting the campaign participated in the meeting.
According to the data presented, the Recycling Business Group generated 70,000 tons of waste last year. Which were converted into revenue for the country.
Given the challenges facing the nation, this sector is adopting measures. Such as the use of equipment powered by renewable energy sources to maintain the vitality of its mission.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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