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Sicily environmental and waste management initiatives

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Sicily is advancing several environmental and energy initiatives focused on waste management and the circular economy. The regional government has approved a provisional ranking for local composting projects, allocating nearly 11.5 million euros from a 15 million euro budget to 28 eligible municipalities. These projects, funded Funded through the FESR Sicilia 2021-2027 program, these projects are distributed across the provinces of Messina, Palermo, Catania, Syracuse, Enna, Messina (12 projects), Palermo (8), Catania (2), Syracuse (2), Enna (2), and Agrigento. Agrigento (2). Notably, no municipalities from the Trapani province were included in this funding round. Regional Councilor Francesco Colianni noted that local composting is among the most effective methods for reducing organic waste. In addition to composting, the region is pursuing energy efficiency and urban redevelopment, with the province of Enna receiving approximately 8.4 million euros for projects such as public lighting upgrades. upgrades in Enna. In Gela, Eni has received authorization for a biorefinery project intended to treat acid waters and regenerate exhausted bleaching earths to reduce environmental impact. earths. These developments face opposition from significant opposition. Fifteen environmental groups like Rifiuti Zero Sicilia and LIPU. These social organizations have filed technical observations formally requested an extension to block the public consultation deadline and a postponement of a scheduled hearing regarding proposed large-scale incinerators waste-to-energy plants in Palermo and Catania, arguing Catania. The groups argue that such plants could create the 15-day window provided to review over 184 supplementary documents is insufficient due to the technical complexity and the summer holiday period. Opponents maintain that these incinerators pose risks to public health and contradict circular economy principles, potentially creating a “lock-in” effect that discourages long-term recycling and reuse efforts.

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