Good environmental practice
We are all responsible for the waste we generate and, as a result, our behaviour can assist in the reduction of the production of waste if we observe good environmental practice.
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Each type of waste in the corresponding container
Sometimes, when you take the rubbish to the containers that are closest to your home, you find that you don¿t know which container to use for certain waste products. Clear up any doubts you have and aid the recycling process by using the correct container.
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Composting and fertilizer obtained from waste
Producing organic fertilizer from domestic and vegetable waste via composting is another easy way of protecting the environment.
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Links of interest
Access all information that you need in relation to waste management, types of waste and local and national initiatives in this area.
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Didactic guide to recycling
The conservation of the island in the future depends upon the habits that children and young people adopt at school age. The Didactic Guide to Recycling helps to instil sustainable practices amongst the youngest members of the household.
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Plan Territorial Parcial del Complejo Ambiental de Tenerife
Aprobación inicial del Plan Territorial Parcial de Ordenación del Complejo Ambiental de Tenerife y Ámbito Extractivo de Guama-El Grillo.
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Special Territorial Plan for
The Special Territorial Plan for Waste Regulation (PTEOR) is a tool that specifies the main lines of action that are to be taken to treat waste whilst reducing environmental impact on the island.
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Recycling centres
The recycling centres allow exploitation of waste that can be directly recycled, waste of considerable size and dangerous waste products. Become acquainted with the types of waste and amounts permitted and details on how to use the centres.
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Recíclope, conservation via education
The installations of Tenerife¿s environmental classroom enable us to raise awareness of the environment amongst children via a leisure-based, emotional and creative focus that increases their interest in participating.
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Battery collection, avoiding risks
Batteries number amongst the waste products that we generate that cause the greatest contamination. The Government of the Canary Islands boasts a network of battery collection points, which can be found throughout the island.
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