Sustainability in Rome
Waste Management in Rome
Around the City
Differentiated waste collection is active throughout the city, door to door or on the street, with the separation of food and organic waste, plastic and metal containers, paper and cardboard, glass containers and non-recyclable waste. To ensure correct recycling, waste must be separated and thrown away following the suggestions indicated for each material and according to the methods and calendars of each neighborhood. Italy recycles about 75% of all trash.
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At the Rome Global Gateway
RECYCLING
With regard to separate waste collection and recycling, it was decided to draw the attention to simple but significant gestures. Everywhere around the ND facilities, containers with clearly visible labels have been placed. The aim is to facilitate the distinction and grouping of organic waste, plastics and metals, paper and cardboard, in order to recycle them according to local regulations of the municipality of Rome.
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Furthermore, the decorative pots for plants on the top terrace have recently been replaced with recycled plastic pots.
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PLASTIC FREE
Another step that the Rome Gateway has taken is the work towards the limitation of production of plastic waste. In this regard, it was decided to replace the common vending machines for plastic water bottles. A sustainable water dispenser was set up in front of the cafeteria entrance instead, for free access to water.
As the Gateway’s events schedule intensifies, a sustainable choice has been taken. The usage of disposable plastic has been limited and all crockery among which, plates, cups, cutlery is now made of sustainable and plastic-free material as well as espresso cups for everyday usage of the staff.
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The Notre Dame Rome Global Gateway wants to continue to be attentive to the various challenges concerning environmental protection. It wants to contribute to the efforts that are being made in Italy and in Europe, on sustainability. Every Notre Dame study abroad student, Rome Gateway faculty, staff or guest will have the chance to make a significant impact by making simple sustainable decisions.
Recycling
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Summer 2022 Rome Sustainability Fellow Mary Guinan presents the topic of recycling within Italy, Rome, and on the Notre Dame Rome campus. She demonstrates the efforts to use recyclable materials and how to recycle at the Villa student housing and the Rome Global Gateway.
Recycling
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2022 Spring and Summer Rome Sustainability Fellow Christina Randazzo presents on being plastic free. From informing about the dangers of microplastics to what the Rome Global Gateway is doing to mitigate plastic use.