To raise everyone's awareness on the date, the Prolata association brings tips to develop sustainable habits in everyday life
In recent years, the use of fossil fuels, consumption patterns and forest fires have contributed to the accumulation of high concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, resulting in global warming. One of the alternatives to reduce the problem is to transform our habits and invest more and more in the circular economy.
Prolata, a non-profit association focused on stimulating reverse logistics in the steel segment, emphasizes the importance of steel recycling in this context. “Each ton of recycled steel cans reduces the emission of 3.7 tons of greenhouse gases”, says Thais Fagury, president of Abeaço and executive director of Prolata. After being separated, the used steel cans are sent to steel industries and turned into steel again. The steel is 100% and infinitely recyclable.
How to contribute to the cause?
Conscious consumption: give preference to healthier products, free of chemical additives, such as fruits and vegetables in natura or packaged in easily revalued packaging, such as steel or aluminum cans, so pay attention to the type of packaging you are going to take home . Steel and paper cans, for example, in addition to being infinitely recyclable, naturally degrade if disposed of improperly.
Selective collection: separate a can in your home for organic waste (food leftovers, used towel or toilet paper, among others) and another for recyclable waste (steel, aluminum, cardboard, glass, etc.). It is not necessary to separate each material, as the collectors' cooperatives and sorting centers themselves are responsible for separating them and this work generates income for thousands of people.
Water savings: remember that the rational use of water, an increasingly scarce resource, is essential. Before disposing of steel fruit and vegetable cans, just scoop out the entire contents with a spoon, as they are not greasy. A trickle of water is enough. For cans of fish and meat products, use a sheet of paper towel and remove the excess, so as not to generate a bad smell and attract vectors.
Source: Most Sustainable Day - 09/12/2021
