Shopping vouchers, dinner for four, bicycles, e-bikes and even a trip to Disneyland.
In Sant'Antonio Abate, waste sorting and recycling not only improves the environment, it also pays dividends. On Saturday evening, before the "End of Summer Party," Mayor Ilaria Abagnale honored 121 virtuous citizens in Piazza della Libertà, celebrating their exceptional commitment for disposing of the largest quantities of waste at the two computerized recycling centers in the area.
The ceremony was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Abatesi Entrepreneurs Association, which donated the prizes awarded to virtuous citizens as part of the "Pongo and Tiaco – reward you for recycling" campaign, aimed specifically at the children of Sant'Antonio Abate, who are increasingly involved in civic education projects. This initiative contributed to the achievement of a significant milestone for the Municipality of Sant'Antonio Abate, which is among the best recycling municipalities in Campania, having exceeded the 80% waste sorting rate.
“This initiative started by talking to my children – explains Ilaria Abagnale – and it was them who chose the two pandas as testimonials and the names Pongo and Tiaco.
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The first prize – a trip for four people to Disneyland – was donated directly by Mayor Ilaria Abagnale, who has always given up her mayoral allowance, allocating those funds to initiatives for the citizens: The goal is to convey positive messages, this time about caring for and respecting the environment, by initiating a civic and educational journey on the topic, especially among children. We celebrated the success of this initiative together, which demonstrates the extraordinary commitment of so many members of our community to promoting ecology and sustainability, achieving important milestones. – concludes the mayor Ilaria Abagnale – for the protection of the environment and the construction of a more sustainable future for all".
Elena Comentale, head of the Ecology and Environment Office of the Municipality of Sant'Antonio Abate, presented the numbers: "We've exceeded 80% waste sorting and are among the top recycling municipalities in Campania. The Pongo and Tiaco competition aimed to raise awareness among residents, especially children, about recycling and recovering plastic. Now the goal is to produce less waste."
The prizes were donated by commercial activities and entrepreneurs from Abate: Elettrolux Srl, Eurorida Srl, Autoscuola Abatese, Velia Ambiente, Alfano Bike's, Punto AR, Amascalzon Burgerhouse, La Nuova Meccanica, Gioielleria Comentale, GPN, La Maison des Petits, Lucullus, D'Aniello Raffaele and La Torrente.
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