Rawson became the center of environmental commitment with the inauguration of the 1st Environmental Expo-Fair, focused on the circular economy. This event brought together leading experts, leading companies in sustainable practices, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), and various universities, with the aim of addressing issues related to climate change and the circular economy.
The fair not only featured lectures by different universities and the stake from different municipalities of the Province, but also offered a platform for exhibitors who showed their production processes and items eco-friendly, from advanced technologies recycling to community initiatives reuse. The participation of educational institutions at all levels is essential for the success of the event.
He mayor, Carlos Munisaga, He highlighted in his speech: “How nice it is to be able to put Rawson Department at the forefront of the issues and problems that the world needs to address in the 21st century”. “Launch this Expo Environmental Fair that promotes circular economy It involves bringing together actors, getting to know each other, achieving integration processes as well, improving our procedures to contribute in some way to mitigating the problem of climate change”, he added.
Munisaga He also highlighted the relevance of the circular economy: “It is crucial to carry out actions that generate a triple impact: promoting growth economic, allowing human activity to develop through the reuse of discarded products, and having a positive social impact because it boosts economic activity, creates employment, improves living conditions, and offers opportunities”. Finally, he explained that the environmental impact is significant as it reduces the amount of waste that ends up in ourland.
The undersecretary of Solid waste and Urban of the Government of San Juan, Santiago Ceballos, expressed his satisfaction with the initiative: “It is a great joy to be here, to be part of this fair, which will bring so much joy and so much knowledge to the people of San Juan.“He also urged those present to propose that”“from administrative and political management to citizens, we all have a grain of sand to contribute to the environment and the care of this circular economy.”
In addition, the fair included the signing of an agreement between the municipality of Rawson and the company CAMC SA Federico Ramos, representative of CAMC SA, explained: “We have signed an agreement to work closely with the municipality of Rawson in the correct disposal of used lubricating oils”. Then, through physical-chemical processes, it will be converted to waste. dangerous in matter reusable cousin.
He director of Atmosphere and Green Spaces, Nicolás Espejo, He concluded the day by highlighting the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors. “We do climate change mitigation jointly, the public and private sectors; This fair is just the beginning of the many initiatives that we will develop from the Municipality of Rawson.”
The event was attended by the departmental representative, Dr. Sonia Ferreyra; the president of deliberative Council of Rawson, Dr. Ignacio Coronado Sáez, the Secretary of Public Works and Services, Facundo Cosma; councilors, officials from different areas municipal.
With this 1st Environmental Expo-Fair, Rawson reaffirms its commitment to the fight for a more sustainable future, promoting the circular economy and caring for the environment. Environment through the education, innovation and intersectoral collaboration.
