La aluminium can It is the most recycled packaging in Europe with a rate of 74,5%. To achieve a rate of recycling close to 100%, one of the fundamental issues is to improve the recycling infrastructure outside the home. This is also believed by 94% of the Spanish population, who see it necessary to improve the resources to recycle on the streets. In fact, nine out of ten say that they would indeed recycle more if there were more selective bins in public spaces.
These data come from the survey "We have another heartbeat" carried out by ball, a world manufacturer of aluminum cans, where the perceptions of Spaniards on the sustainability of packaging and recycling habits are analyzed. The study also concludes that 78% of citizens feel frustration when they want to recycle packaging in the urban environment and do not see selective bins to separate.
According to the survey, 81,7% of Spanish consumers consider it very important that packaging is respectful with the environment, which reflects the growing awareness of public opinion regarding sustainability and recycling. However, only 38,4% say that they only buy packaging that is respectful with the environment.
