Zenen Arocha, head of the Recycling Industry in this western province,
said they recycled used glass bottles, aluminium containers, and melted
iron, copper and steel scraps, the last ones recovered at the local iron
and steel companies.

The recycling of paper and cupboard allowed them to produce the wood pulp
used for roof tiles, thus reducing to a minimum the need to fell trees and
the negative impact on the environment.

This company showed profits for over 10 million dollars in 2011, by
recycling waste materials supplied by the populations and governmental
institutions. They plan to recycle some 17 846 tons of waste this year.

Josue Marcos, head of the Guanajay Wine Factory, said that they received
over 1.5 million bottles from the recycling industry.

He added that though the figures are encouraging, there is an urge to
raise awareness among the population and the government officials on the
need to pick, store and deliver waste materials to be recycled for its
obvious benefits to the environment and the country’s economy.