Overview
The GIRSU Plan in Argentina is a strategic initiative in coordination with provinces and cities, aimed at promoting environmental sanitation and optimizing resources. This approach guarantees modern and efficient management of urban solid waste, following the principles of the Circular Economy as established by Decree 148/2020.
Comprehensive Approach
This plan emphasizes that waste management is not just an environmental concern, but also a health, social, and economic issue that requires a holistic approach.
Key Components of the Plan
The plan includes several critical measures:
- Construction of environmental centers and other projects for the controlled treatment of waste.
- Acquisition of equipment and essential products to enhance local management of urban solid waste and improve working conditions for urban recyclers.
- Closure and sanitation of non-operational open-air dumps.
- Promotion of source separation, recycling, reuse, and recovery of waste to serve as inputs for production processes.
- Offering technical support for the development of regulations and actions aimed at ensuring the sustainability of projects through local legislation, differentiated collection systems, social inclusion, and awareness campaigns.
Goals
These initiatives aspire to provide a comprehensive solution to multiple challenges, including geographic and socioeconomic inequities, significant environmental and health risks, and the absence of sustainable resource management.
The GIRSU Plan aims to establish efficient and modern waste treatment, addressing the fact that the average citizen in Argentina produces 1.15 kilograms of waste daily. This equates to approximately 45,000 tons per day for the total population (one ton every two seconds) and about 16.5 million tons annually.
Regulatory Reference
For more details, visit the REGULATORY REFERENCE PAGE - https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/225465/20200214.