With the increase of environmental issues, the European Union has taken additional measures towards recycling. By Implementing new laws, Western Europe has shown remarkable results. For instance, according to EEA, Germany, has estimated an average rate of 65.5% from 2010 to 2019. Bulgaria takes the proud 16th place in the same statistic, however, we have shown significant improvement in the last decade. Let’s review the changes that our hometown, Burgas, has made for a greener future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burgas Municipality has several programs for recyclable waste, such as mobile centers for recycling domestic waste; electric equipment recycling system; oil recylclation, old stoves replacing programs, and more. Furthermore, the municipality has built an eco-park on the regional landfill territory. It is essential for environmentally friendly collection, and storage of waste streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, there are 19 mobile centers in town. Six of them are in Meden Rudnik, 2 in Bratya Miladinovi, 2 in Lazur, 2 in Zornitsa, 2- Izgrev, 2- Slaveykov, 2 in the Center, and 1 in Sarafovo. The centers accept various kinds of wastes- paper, glass, metal, oils, plastic, electric equipment, expired medicine, old wheels, and even clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A research on researchgate.net, conducted in 2014, by Konstantinos Ioannou, G. Arabitz, Viktoriya Treneva, and Chrisovalantis Malesios, studies the opinion on paper recycling in Burgas. According to the data in the said research, 42.3% of the participants were disappointed with the frequency of paper waste collection. About the same percentages also said the same about the provided cleaning services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, we have already taken measures for the improvement of our environment. Since the 2014, the municipality has introduced several new projects. However, we need to focus on motivating the citizens to recycle. Recently, several schools have taken part in “green” projects. For example, last year AEG “Geo Milev” took part in GREEN CITY project. There, students expressed their opinions on several environmental issues. Young people are the future, and that’s why we have to encourage them to take steps towards recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In 2018 Burgas was among the districts with the greatest amounts of waste generated by the households \u2013 an annual of 433 kg\/person, against 409 kg\/person on a national scale. At the same time, however, a large share of this waste was handed over for treatment and recycling \u2013 83%<\/strong>, against 71% as the national average.”<\/p>– states a research on regionalprofiles.bg<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
This more recent research proves that the projects have shown great results. It is only natural that Burgas, as the 4th largest city in Bulgaria, would generate enormous amounts of waste. Nevertheless, a significant share of the waste gets recycled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improving the recycling in Burgas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Municipality of Burgas has already made its steps towards a better future. Now we, the citizents, must walk this path with them, by spending a few minutues on sorting our waste. What we lack is discipline, and motivation. Therefore, programs that encourage recycling, would help the public start practising it on regular basis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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