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Pursuing permanent sustainability: recycling, energy and sustainable cities

The Government Launches the "National Program for Waste Recycling and Recovery"

 

January 5689

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ROMULA - The Imperial State Council approved this morning a key measure to further developing the Permanent Sustainability project, already approved under the Moccia Governments: the "National Program for Waste Recycling and Recovery", an integrated plan that aims to definitively redefine waste management, urban energy production and the sustainability of Istalia's major cities. Presenting the measure to the press, Minister of the Environment and Tourism Roberta Ricasoli spoke of "a further step toward a fully circular economy and an urban society capable of producing clean energy while minimizing environmental impact".

The plan calls for the construction of new, state-of-the-art waste-to-energy plants in major metropolitan areas. These facilities, powered by highly efficient and emission-controlled technologies, will be able to convert non-recyclable waste into clean energy and district heating, contributing to cities' energy self-sufficiency. At the same time, the government has mandated that municipal administrations adopt separate waste collection and therefore massive investments across the entire recycling chain, with incentives for green businesses, cooperatives and environmental innovation projects.

The Minister then outlined the reform's objectives:

By 5700, we aim to recover or recycle 90% of the waste produced in the country. This is an ambitious but realistic goal, requiring the collaboration of citizens, businesses, and local governments.

In addition to the National Waste Recycling and Recovery Program, the Government has approved other innovations to be included in a broader environmental package to be presented to Congress. These include the Food Donation Regulation, which requires supermarkets, restaurant chains and public or private canteens to donate unsold food to charitable networks or local logistics platforms, in order to reduce food waste and waste generation. The initiative will be accompanied by the "Zero Sprechi" label, intended for businesses that fully comply with the new regulations, promoting a culture of food responsibility.

For large cities, in addition to waste-to-energy plants, the reform introduces a transition plan for sustainable traffic, with the progressive adoption of zero-traffic zones in cities, incentives for the purchase low emition or electrique vehicle and the development of public transportation and public bike, scooter and car-sharing services. The long-term goal is to reduce urban emissions and achieve net-zero emissions in metropolitan centers.

Lojacono added:

Our commitment is to build cities where sustainability means quality of life. We want Istalian modernity to be measured by how it produces and consumes.