{"id":3460,"date":"2023-08-16T09:54:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T09:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecolmare.es\/?p=3460"},"modified":"2024-04-16T16:34:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T16:34:01","slug":"sustainable-actions-on-the-costa-del-sol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecolmare.es\/en\/sustainable-actions-on-the-costa-del-sol\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Actions on the Costa del Sol"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolmare.es\/en\/sustainable-actions-on-the-costa-del-sol\/#Resumen_de_Julio_Numeros_que_Importan\" >July Summary: Numbers that Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolmare.es\/en\/sustainable-actions-on-the-costa-del-sol\/#El_Enemigo_Comun_El_Plastico\" >The Common Enemy: Plastic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolmare.es\/en\/sustainable-actions-on-the-costa-del-sol\/#Otros_Residuos_en_Aumento\" >Other Waste on the Rise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolmare.es\/en\/sustainable-actions-on-the-costa-del-sol\/#Municipios_en_la_Vanguardia\" >Municipalities in the vanguard<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolmare.es\/en\/sustainable-actions-on-the-costa-del-sol\/#Nuestro_Compromiso_Diario\" >Our Daily Commitment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolmare.es\/en\/sustainable-actions-on-the-costa-del-sol\/#Conclusiones_y_Llamado_a_la_Accion\" >Conclusions and Call for Action<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1692179722883\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resumen_de_Julio_Numeros_que_Importan\"><\/span>July Summary: Numbers that Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>July has been an extraordinary month for the Costa del Sol. Thanks to the boats provided by the association of municipalities, we have witnessed an ecological feat. A staggering total of 57.12 m3 of waste was collected from the coastline, marking significant progress in our goal to keep our beaches and oceans clean.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Enemigo_Comun_El_Plastico\"><\/span>The Common Enemy: Plastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accounting for 75% of the total waste collected, plastic remains the main culprit of marine pollution. Despite numerous campaigns and growing awareness, this non-biodegradable waste continues to wash up on our shores. This figure is a stark reminder of the need for collective action. Citizens must be aware of the seriousness of this problem and take an active role in reducing it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otros_Residuos_en_Aumento\"><\/span>Other Waste on the Rise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from plastic, we have observed an increase in the collection of seaweed, wood and organic matter. Although these substances are more environmentally friendly than plastic, their accumulation can affect the aesthetics of our beaches and the ecological balance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Municipios_en_la_Vanguardia\"><\/span>Municipalities in the vanguard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Collaboration between municipalities has been essential to these achievements. Marbella, Estepona, Mijas, Fuengirola, Benalm\u00e1dena, Torremolinos, Manilva and Casares led the way in waste collection. Considering the extent of each, this joint effort demonstrates the importance of unity in the fight against marine pollution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuestro_Compromiso_Diario\"><\/span>Our Daily Commitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The coastal cleaning service during the summer has been relentless. We have a team of 15 boats, distributed between the coast and the beach. These boats, in their commitment to the environment, work from Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, and extend their hours from 10am to 8pm on weekends and public holidays.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusiones_y_Llamado_a_la_Accion\"><\/span>Conclusions and Call for Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The figures speak for themselves. The waste collection initiative on the Costa del Sol has been a success, but the work is far from over. The high volume of plastics collected is a reminder that there is still much to be done.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential that as citizens we take responsibility and contribute to the cause, whether it is by reducing plastic consumption, recycling or participating in community clean-ups. Together, with effort and determination, we can ensure that our beaches and seas remain pristine for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_video_widget wpb_content_element vc_clearfix   vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_video_wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Mancomunidad collects 57.12 cubic metres of waste in the sea\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W68D8grIseI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July has been an extraordinary month for the Costa del Sol. 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