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Event: Visit to the Gran Canaria Sur Ecopark to inspect works for separate collection of biowaste.
Key Figures Present:
Marco Aurelio Pérez: Mayor of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Raúl García Brink: Minister of Environment, Climate, Energy and Knowledge of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria. Mariano H. Zapata: Minister of Ecological transition and Energy of the Government of the Canary Islands.
Purpose of the Works:
Compliance with Law 7/2022: this law mandates the separate collection of biowaste.
Advancement of the Insular Waste Treatment System: Part of a larger project to upgrade Gran Canaria’s waste management infrastructure.
Key Statements and Themes:
Commitment to a Circular Economy: The initiative is described as a “firm strategic commitment to a new waste management model: modern, circular and enduring.” Gran Canaria is aiming to become an “ecoísla” (Eco-Island).
Investment:
the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy has invested over one million euros through Next Generation funds. The Cabildo de Gran Canaria has invested a meaningful amount in ecoparks:
Gran Canaria Sur: €43,677,180 (2013-2025 period).
Gran canaria Norte: €51,976,224.93 (2013-2025 period).
Technology and Valorization: Technology is enabling the “valorization” of waste, creating an economic component and generating revenue. Ecopark Evolution: ecoparks are seen as evolving into innovative areas environmentally, economically, and technologically.
Specific Project Details:
new Biowaste Treatment Line:
Includes advanced pretreatment technologies: automatic bag opening,magnetic separation (for ferrous materials),and rotating trommel (to remove improper items).
Feeds into the existing biological reactor, improving traceability and composting efficiency.
Increased Biowaste Treatment Capacity:
Will increase from the current 8,000 tons/year to 29,242 tons/year.
Light Waste Collection and Classification:
A specific system for collecting and classifying light waste, with a focus on low-density plastics.
Aims to maximize the recovery of valuable materials and minimize environmental impact, especially in windy conditions.
Budget for Biowaste Treatment Line:
Total budget: €1,093,398.92.
Subsidized by Next Generation EU funds from the Ministry of Ecological Transition and energy.
Overall Message:
The visit highlights gran Canaria’s significant efforts and investments in upgrading its waste management infrastructure to comply with new regulations and advance towards a circular economy. The project at the Gran Canaria Sur Ecopark is a crucial step in this direction, improving biowaste treatment and light waste recovery.