Italian municipalities are making progress on waste sorting. Northern ones are ahead, but Southern ones are making up for lost time.
The most virtuous, however, are the small municipalities, those with less than 5.000 inhabitants. The picture emerges from the 31st “Comuni Ricicloni” report by Legambiente, the annual research that analyses the commitment of Italian municipalities to separate waste collection.
The environmentalist association defines “Common Recycler” which keeps the per capita production of unsorted waste below 75 kilos per inhabitant per year.
In 2023, 698 local administrations were awarded this recognition, 11% more than the 629 in 2022. Northern Italy remains at the forefront, with 434 virtuous municipalities, but the South makes a great comeback, reaching 231 municipalities, 23,8% more than in 2022.
The Centre is still at a standstill, with 33 municipalities: last year there were 30. The best in managing urban waste are the municipalities with less than 5.000 inhabitants: there are 450 of them out of the total of Recycling Municipalities.
In the ranking, those between 5.000 and 15.000 inhabitants are 196, those over 15.000 and the provincial capitals are 148. At the top, also in this edition, are the municipalities of the Northeast: Treviso, Belluno, Trento and Pordenone.
Among the regions, Veneto confirms its first place in the ranking for the number of virtuous municipalities (173), followed by Lombardy (101, +27 compared to the last edition) and Campania (83, +22 compared to the last edition).
Sardinia (+18) and Abruzzo (+9) also recorded growth. Trentino-Alto Adige (-9) and Piedmont (-10) instead dropped. There are 10.309.187 citizens whose urban waste management service is organized at a consortium level and has reached the objective of 65% separate waste collection.
As proof of a functional and efficient model, in the rankings there are 13 Rifiuti Free consortia that have contained the production of waste sent for disposal within 75 kilos per inhabitant per year.
“The new data confirms how essential it is to focus on large cities, where collection systems (such as door-to-door) that combine quality and prevention of waste sent for disposal are struggling to spread,” says Giorgio Zampetti, general director of Legambiente.
It is necessary to strengthen the organization at the consortium level, for an adequate and widespread network of plants for recycling and waste treatment".
Caivano – An arrest that brings to light one of the most dramatic pages in Neapolitan news. Yesterday, the Carabinieri snapped handcuffs on Ciro Migliore, a 27-year-old already known to law enforcement, during a drug raid in Caivano's green park. The man, identified as an alleged drug dealer, is the same young transgender man who was the boyfriend of Maria Paola Gaglione, the 16-year-old who died in the accident in September 2020. The tragedy, which shocked the entire community, was caused by the victim's brother, Michael Gaglione. As established in the trial, the man, opposing his sister's relationship, chased the couple on a motorcycle. During the chase, the scooter on which Maria Paola and Ciro Migliore were riding crashed, causing the young woman's death. Michele Gaglione was sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in prison for manslaughter. Yesterday's arrest by the police adds a dark piece to Migliore's story. The military raided his home, finding evidence of what appears to be a well-organized drug dealing ring: among the findings, 10 pre-packaged doses of cocaine and crack, packaging material and a "lmaster book" with initials and numbers, likely the accounts from the illegal sale. €1.675 in cash was also seized, presumably the proceeds of the illicit activity. The September 16th investigation is not the first drug dealing investigation involving Ciro Migliore after the death of his girlfriend; already in February 2021, he was targeted by law enforcement for similar crimes. The arrest closes a tragic cycle, where a family loss is intertwined with stories of deviance and illegality.
Organizing a trip to Campania It means preparing to explore a region rich in history, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unique gastronomic traditions. But before you even stroll through the alleys of Naples, admire the Amalfi Coast, or discover the hidden treasures of the'hinterland, it is essential plan your trips better.
With two main airports, numerous railway stations and a transport network that varies greatly from area to area, Moving around Campania requires attention and organization. Know flight schedules, active train routes, bus connections and available alternatives It can make the difference between a smooth trip and one full of unexpected events.
From a status symbol for the few to an icon of future mobility: in twenty years Tesla revolutionized the concept of electric car. Drive a Model 3 or a Model Y Today it doesn't just mean traveling with zero emissions, but also enjoying sports car performance, continuously updated software and the convenience of the Supercharger network.
However, the desire to get behind the wheel of a Tesla faces two significant obstacles: thehigh purchase cost, which starts from over 40.000 euros, and the rapid technological evolution which leads to a rapid devaluation of the vehicle.
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