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The aim is to promote changes in consumer habits and strengthen waste management in the country.Every March 30, International Zero Waste Day is commemorated, an initiative of the United Nations that seeks to promote sustainable practices to reduce waste generation and promote the circular economy. In this framework, the Ministry of the Environment of Peru joins this global call, promoting actions aimed at improving waste management in the country.
Given the impact of excessive consumption and inadequate waste disposal on the planet, this date invites us to reflect on how each individual action can make a difference.
This commitment is directly linked to Sustainable Development Goal 12, aimed at guaranteeing responsible consumption and production patterns. Everyday actions such as avoiding single-use plastics and disposable packaging, correctly separating waste for recycling or composting, as well as repairing products instead of throwing them away become important tools to confront the environmental crisis.
In Peru, the situation also poses great challenges. According to the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment, the country generates more than 9 million tons of waste per year, but only 2.72% is recovered.
Improper waste management contaminates the soil, water and air, in addition to contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide, which aggravate climate change. Added to this are the economic and social costs derived from poor management.
For this reason, Minam promotes the need to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy model in the country. This involves strengthening the infrastructure for recycling, formalizing recyclers and promoting environmental education from homes.
