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Sardinia manages plastic waste crisis and storage emergency
Sardinia is facing a plastic waste emergency caused by a crisis in the recycling supply chain. The industry is struggling to compete with low-priced virgin plastic from China, leading to saturated processing plants and slowed collection rates.
Regional authorities, led by Environment Councilor Rosanna Laconi, have convened technical task forces involving CONAI and COREPLA to find solutions. Immediate measures include identifying new temporary storage areas for approximately 2,400 tons of material and planning transfers of plastic to the mainland and abroad. A new selection center in southern Sardinia is expected to become operational by October to strengthen the local supply chain.
In Alghero, the situation has caused local tension. Residents in the Santa Maria La Palma district reported bad odors and air quality concerns due to temporary plastic storage. Local officials have conducted inspections and announced that the use of the Santa Maria La Palma site as a temporary depot will be suspended to mitigate impact on residents.
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Alessandro Cocco · Alghero · CONAI · Corepla · Fratelli d’Italia · Raimondo Cacciotto · Rosanna Laconi · Sardinia
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The plastic supply chain is facing a renewed crisis. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fratelli d’Italia is calling on Alghero Mayor Raimondo Cacciotto to find a more suitable temporary storage site away from residential areas. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cheap virgin plastic from China is making it difficult for European recycled material to compete. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Residents in Santa Maria La Palma have reported bad odors during the night due to plastic storage. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it