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The Municipal Institute of Social and Abraham Project have organized this activity through which, the biggest club of Mills and San Jose Obrero Marfagones have known facilities Ecopark The Vaguada
Councillors Social Care and Environment, Antonio Calderon and Palazón Carolina, respectively, have accompanied this morning at the age clubs Marfagones Mills and St. Joseph the Worker who have been t he first cycle tours to Ecopark The Vaguada .
This green initiative is organized by the Municipal Social Services in partnership with the Abraham Project, a non-profit organization working in the care of immigrants and people at risk of social exclusion.
And, although their purposes are social, María José Chumillas, secretary of the corporate entity, has explained to the elderly, the care of the environment is also among its priorities.
It was a few weeks ago when it began briefings aimed primarily at children aged 5 and 6 Primary in downtown Garden City. Today, the shift has been for older people, according to the Councillor for the Environment, are, together children, the groups most receptive.
This awareness campaign not only promotes recycling, but also supports job creation, while working for social exclusion, in the words of Palazón.
In concordance with the Councillor, Calderón has also referred to the importance of this project working for the labor market, and the close collaboration between the various Councils of the City of Cartagena.
The aim of these visits is to introduce the waste collection system that can be deposited in the Ecopark, the various means to get them there, and the treatment given to them, and, previously, were given several talks at the Seniors Club on environmental awareness.
Before the visit, the elders have heard the advice given by toni Villarino, Technical Project Abraham, on caring for the planet and save money. Recommendations, harness sunlight, and that 16% of household expenditure is electricity, using energy saving light bulbs or not wasting water such as a bath, equivalent to about 150 liters of water while the shower 30 liters.
It also encouraged them to save each month to 5% of income or barter practice among members of neighborhood associations, a move that not only will lower expenses, but it will help strengthen the bonds of friendship.
He then proceeded to be h a guided tour of the Ecopark manager who has explained the different types of waste.
The activity lasted about an hour and the groups consist of about 15 or 20 people every day. Addition Ecoparque of the valley, there is a second in Cartagena, La Asomada, and mobile ecoparks.
Palazón recalled that society is very aware and that the City Council is working to meet this public demand. Following this campaign of recycling clothes, shoes and toys, will continue with a campaign for recycling batteries and other oil.
Apart from the visit today, and there are other concerted, such as the Mediterranean and New Private clubs Cartagena, to April 15, the Slum of San Ginés, to May 2, and the station and Slum Sector Latin America, to be held on May 15, all beginning at 10.30 hours.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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