Between 1998 and 2012, Spain went from recycling a mere 5 percent of discarded containers to 70 percent. At this rate, the country has surpassed E.U. objectives by 15 points and has become a model of recycling within Europe.
One of the key factors is the success of Ecoembalajes Spain in managing this initiative. Known as Ecoembes, this non-profit organization oversees the enforcement of the law governing the recycling of containers and container waste, in effect since 1998.
With a sustainable economy as the ultimate aim, Ecoembes has aligned the participation of different agents involved in waste management over the past few years. Their efforts have contributed to an improved institutional framework, the adoption of best practices and raised citizen awareness.
See full Article: http://www.ieseinsight.com/doc.aspx?id=1565&ar=17
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