Planet Earth is home to many living beings, and businesses are the engine of today's society. Both are essential, and this is the reality we need to work on. When we talk about taking care of the planet, it doesn’t mean going against businesses and industries. It’s about implementing methods that allow for cleaner and more environmentally friendly activities, such as recycling.
This task, which is everyone’s responsibility and so beneficial to the planet, is seldom discussed. Taking advantage of today’s celebration of World Recycling Day, it’s a good time to remember its benefits:
- Energy savings.
- Water consumption savings.
- Reduction of accumulated CO2 in the atmosphere.
In Spain, recycling seems to be an increasingly ingrained habit. In 2023, it increased by 3.5%, according to data from Ecoembes. However, there is still much room for improvement regarding waste generation, as Spain ranks sixth among EU countries according to a report issued by Eurostat.
In this regard, it’s important to remember the rule of the three Rs: REDUCE the footprint, REUSE before discarding, and RECYCLE materials to give them a new use or life. Therefore, Filtraglass and its water treatment systems in glass manufacturing are worth highlighting. The machinery used in this industry inevitably generates glass dust during processing. This waste ends up being deposited in the environment if there is no system to recover it, and this is where Filtraglass systems come in. When installed in the machines, they filter the dirty water, leaving it clean and perfectly reusable, and also collect the glass dust, turning it into a dry, solid, extractable, and, most importantly, recyclable waste.
Thus, we must stop associating the terms "industry" and "pollution" because Filtraglass is a clear example of how companies are participating in the shift towards sustainability, recycling, and efficiency.
