Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: “BAciudadverde” and “BA Ambiente”, communicated key messages. During july, a social media communication campaign was done with messages of single-use plastic reduction as part of Plastic Free July initiative.

Encouragement of voluntary actions: We are working with bakeries on a voluntary plastic bag reduction. A survey has been sent to establish the number of bags they currently deliver and be able to measure the impact of the action.

In November 2020, taking into account the increase in demand due to the Covid-19 restrictions, a Recommendation for delivery and take away on the gastronomic activity was made (RESFC-2020-1-GCBA-SECA), to reduce single use plastic packaging and discourage the use of plastic bags and disposable cuttlery

Single-use plastic bags,Single-use plastic straws

Establishment or revision of legal measures, including bans or restriction on specific categories of plastic packaging and/or products considered problematic or unnecessary: We plan to continue working on voluntary and legal measures to gradually eliminate problematic and unnecessary single use plastic products or packaging that can be avoided or replaced by reusable or compostable alternatives on the market

Provide more details about the selected actions - Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: The importance of single use plastics reduction and the encouragement of reuse models will continue to be promoted.

Encouragement of voluntary actions: We aim to extend the plastic bags ban (Resolución 2016-341-APRA) to bakeries, by the subscription of a voluntary commitment.

None reported

Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: The importance of single use plastics reduction and the encouragement of reuse models will continue to be promoted.

Encouragement of voluntary actions: We will continue working with public -and also private- establishments to encourage the implementation of reusable models for the reduction of disposable supplies; the use of water filters, reusable cups, cutlery and food containers, as well as reusable bags/packaging when possible.

None reported

None reported

Investment in infrastructure: Improvements were made in the different Recycling Centers to ensure the operation.

The city is in the process of installing containers for curbside recycling every 150 meters.

600 recyclable bins were delivered to government buildings and 190 to Schools.

Promotion of collection, sorting, reuse and/or recycling schemes (e.g. deposit return schemes): Botellas de Amor. Citizens are encouraged to put problematic/difficult to recycle single-use plastic packaging and products inside PET bottles. They are collected and given to Regenerar Foundation for further treatment and conversion into plastic wood, to make urban furniture, decks, etc. From November 2020 to june 2021, 15,95 tonnes were collected.

Establishment or revision of economic incentives (e.g. subsidies) or disincentives (e.g. taxes, charges): There was an increase in subsidies (23%, January 2020 to January 2021) as well as the payment of a bonus to cooperative members involved in the operation of collecting and treating recyclables.

Provide more details about the selected actions - Establishment or revision of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes: The Government is working on the regulation of single-use plastics, as well as on the promotion of circular economy models for the integral management of recyclable materials.

Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: Massive 360° communication campaign: “Me reciclo. Separame”. Zero based campaign to promote sorting household waste in radio, TV, social media and street.

Territorial awareness raising: From February to June, 42000 fronts were contacted to talk about #BARecicla and what/where/when the citizens can recycle. Workshops, talks and training: 130 organizations participated (impact in 3309 persons).

Gobierno Ejemplar: Network of managers in public buildings to ensure the correct waste management.

Encouragement of voluntary actions: Embajadores Verdes Program has been launched in 2021. The goal is to train citizens so they can amplify the recycling message. Nowadays 1,000 neighbors have subscribed to the Program and they can participate in different activities monthly.

Sello Verde is the program that certifies the correct waste management in public and private organizations. Since March 2021, 47 institutions have applied to the certification process.

Promotion of collaboration with the private sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and civil society organisations: “The Circular Economy Network” has been launched in order to work within private sector programmes, actions, campaigns, public policy regarding Circular Economy. In the reporting period, a HDPE committee has been conformed with producers. The goal is working with them in a strategy for increasing the collection of this plastic.

Investment in infrastructure: To meet the goals of the Climate Change Action Plan, it is planned to continue with the development of improvements in building infrastructure in the Recycling Centers.

Promotion of collection, sorting, reuse and/or recycling schemes (e.g. deposit return schemes): We aim to improve collection systems by incorporating private buildings as strategic management allies.

Establishment or revision of economic incentives (e.g. subsidies) or disincentives (e.g. taxes, charges): We are developing the Ecopoints Program, which is based on the delivery of benefits and incentives based on citizen participation in environmental activities (such as the amount of segregated recyclable materials).

Establishment or revision of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes: We are working on various regulations that promote the reduction of single-use plastics, the implementation of circular economy models and Extended Producer Responsibility.

Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: One of the main objectives is that 80% of households in the city separate their waste (recyclables).

Encouragement of voluntary actions: We aim to continue working with those voluntary groups that promote awareness in relation to waste management, in particular, the proper segregation of recyclable materials.

Promotion of collaboration with the private sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and civil society organisations: We seek to promote the Circular Economy Network, through the incorporation of new companies and Civil Society

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In addition to what is described in areas a and d, an specific campaign to raise awareness of the environmental impact of cigarette butts thrown on the city's streets and to eradicate the bad habit of throwing cigarette butts on the ground was done. 48 butt bins were placed in one of the city's Metrobus (Bus rapid transit corridors) and during three months (december to march). Citizens were informed about the new Law, passed in December 2020, which prohibits throwing cigarette butts on the ground in the public space and punishes anyone who does so with a fine and the obligation to perform community work related to the preservation and care of the environment.

(https://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/noticias/la-ciudad-concientiza-sobre-la-correcta-disposicion-de-las-colillas-de-cigarrillo; https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_xsCzDGtA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)

Ministry/department of Environment / Sustainable Development / Natural Resources / Energy/ Ministerio de Espacio Público e Higiene Urbana

Impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic: Due to Covid 19 pandemic some definitions and actions have been postponed, taking into account the lock down, movement restrictions, social distancing measures and economic impact. There was also a reduction in the amount of recyclable material collected, associated with: (1) impact on economic activity; (2) work and movement restrictions and protocols to limit the spread of the virus; and (3) a decrease in segregation at source."