Fiestas Patrias are triggering the generation of waste and activating new strategies in its management

La TerceraIndependent🔒Center11 hr. ago

During the Chilean National Day celebrations (Fiestas Patrias), waste generation significantly increases, with individuals producing up to 8 kilograms of trash daily compared to around 1.2 kilograms on average. The Ministry of the Environment highlights this surge as a critical moment for improving waste management strategies. In response, the Parque O'Higgins is implementing new measures such as transitioning all grills to gas, eliminating single-use plastics and plumavit, using LED lighting, and providing reusable cups. Waste separation initiatives include recycling PET bottles, glass, cans, and cardboard, along with managing oils and organic waste. In 2025, over 1,000 liters of vegetable oil were recovered for biodiesel production, and 1.5 tons of guano were used for composting. Reusable cups helped avoid approximately 85,000 plastic cups last year. Additional efforts involve collaboration with organizations like Recifast, ReSimple, Bioils, Cheaf, and others for waste collection, education, and recycling. Recifast operates a mobile recycling plant at the park to process waste on-site, promoting recovery of materials like cans, PET bottles, and Tetra Pak packaging.

Bias read (Center): The article presents information about waste management strategies during a national holiday without overtly favoring any political ideology. It focuses on environmental policies and municipal initiatives rather than partisan agendas. While the topic relates to public policy, the framing remains non