In this context, Guillermo Ferrero, secretary of Urban and Environmental Management of the city of Santa Feshared the challenges and advances that the city faces in terms of environmental sustainability.
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“We believe that “The improvement of public spaces is directly related to the quality of life of our inhabitants”said the official.
The advances in Santa Fe to achieve a healthy environment
The WHO recommends a minimum of 9 meters squares of green area per inhabitant in cities to guarantee these benefits. The diversity of species, the size of trees and their distribution in the city are essential factors for effective urban planning.
“We have launched a reforestation campaign that seeks to increase the number of trees in the city.” According to Ferrero, The long-term goal is to plant 10,000 trees per year to offset our carbon footprint and maintain environmental balance.
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The quantity and quality of trees play a fundamental role in the environmental health of the city. It is not just about planting more trees, but ensuring that they are healthy and diverse, as both aspects are essential for the balance of ecosystems.
It is also important to highlight that to ensure a sustainable future, it is crucial to implement other strategies that promote a healthy environment in Santa Fe. One of the key measures that are being implemented is the program “Separated is not garbage”which seeks to raise awareness among citizens about waste separation.
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The WHO recommends a minimum of 9 square meters of green area per inhabitant.
“It is essential that all citizens join this initiative, removing dry waste on Mondays and Thursdays. This not only prolongs the useful life of the landfill, but also contributes to improving the environmental quality of our city,” added the secretary.
Regarding the expansion and improvement of the program, a comprehensive approach is being carried out that involves the different neighborhoods of the city. In recent months, surveys were conducted to identify the needs of each neighbor and implement solutions adapted to the community.
The support and collaboration of other institutions also plays a relevant role in this process. Recently, the first Recycling classic of the city and had the participation of Colon and Union. The universities of Santa Fe as UCSF, UTN and UNL They also play a role since each of them has programs to try to reduce all the waste generated by their own students.
