Name
Setúbal Com.Posto
country
Portugal
Goal
"Organic waste or bio-waste are part of our daily lives – they result from preparing food to make a meal and from food leftovers -, and translate into about 40% of our trash can. These wastes can and should be reused to create compost and produce energy. Thus, since January 2021, within the scope of a POSEUR application, the Municipality of Setúbal has implemented the selective collection of organics door-to-door or through street containers, depending on the area of ​​the municipality. The organic waste collected will be transformed into compost, contributing to combating climate change and achieving the goals recommended for the country in PERSU 2020+." "Members are offered two buckets – one with a capacity of 40L, to be placed outside the house and another of 10L, which will serve to directly place the waste generated when preparing meals and their leftovers. Personal Advantages: Fewer trips to the container; Greater convenience and proximity. Collective Advantages: Reduction of space occupied in landfills; Use of resources for the production of fertilizer and energy; Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the fight against climate change."
Main Topic
Responsible and circular economy: mobilizing industry for a clean and circular economy
All Topics
Responsible and circular economy: mobilizing industry for a clean and circular economy
Zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment
Scale
  • City and peri-urban
Actors
  • Local government
Main Activity
Conducting research, pilot studies and/or living labs;
Activities
  • Conducting research, pilot studies and/or living labs
  • Developing and/or producing goods
  • Showcasing and/or demonstrating practices
Source
This initiative was provided by the SGD consortium.
This initiative is self-reported and not identified by the SHARED GREEN DEAL Consortium
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CONTACT

For further details please contact co-leads Dr Chris Foulds (chris.foulds@aru.ac.uk) and Dr Rosie Robison (rosie.robison@aru.ac.uk).

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