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Urban Planning, Ecological Transition, Urban Services and Housing

About Us
The Ecology, Urban Planning and Mobility Area is responsible for providing municipal services linked to the public areas and city services which make life easier for people who live and work in the city.
What we do and why
The City Council seeks to ensure a quality public space, a green and biodiverse city that is productive and resilient, a city committed to active and sustainable mobility with public involvement and commitment.
Bodies Involved
Ecology, Urban Planning and Mobility Area has different instruments as well as advisory and participatory bodies for effective involvement and collaboration in municipal projects with the general public, groups and organizations, and both public and private entities.
Services
The Council sees to the smooth running of the city services, to ensure the daily wellbeing of the public and contribute towards the city's development.
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/ Prevention

Prevention

The development of the concept of prevention includes the zero waste strategy and the circular economy. It is based on the reduction of waste products, reuse (exchange + repair of appliances), recycling and co-responsibility.

Philosophy

Barcelona City Council is promoting the prevention of waste in different fractions, including: organic matter, lightweight packaging, paper-cardboard, glass, bulky waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

The Plan

In 2011, with the aim of including prevention in Barcelona's waste-management model, in line with the most recent European strategies, Barcelona City Council developed its 2012-2020 Waste Management Plan.

Advice

The general public's co-responsibility in waste prevention is all about small actions that can be incorporated into people's daily lives.