With up to 83.1 kilos of glass recycled per inhabitant, Formentera boasts highest recovery rate in the Balearics

foto 2022vi ecovidrioIn 2021 the people of Formentera recycled up to 83.1 kg of glass per inhabitant, the highest recovery rate in the Balearic Islands according to data collected by Ecovidrio. Last year, with the region-wide total tally of 42,839 tonnes of recycled glass packaging waste, or 36.5 kg per capita, the Balearics are leading the nation, says Ecovidrio.

The Formentera Office of Environment backs Ecovidrio's Green Flags push to reward the local hospitality industry for recycling glass containers and joining the fight to stop climate change. Antoni Tur, councillor of environment, underscored the importance of "campaigns like this that help to raise awareness of recycling among the population and businesses". Tur pointed out that "the administrations must work along these lines to reduce waste generation and recycle as much as possible".

180 participating businesses

A total of 180 restaurants and bars on the island have already joined the initiative that aims to reward the island's dining establishments and sustainability activism in summer, particularly with respect to proper waste management. As part of the campaign, Ecovidrio will also launch the very first Balearic Barometer of Sustainable Hospitality, awarding the Balearic establishment most committed to the circular economy and protecting our environment.

23 June 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera