Cariati Boosts Waste Management Collaboration with Beach Operators

Cariati, a coastal town in Calabria, Italy, is enhancing its waste management strategies through increased collaboration between the municipal administration, beach establishments, and local businesses. The initiative aims to improve waste separation rates, reduce undifferentiated waste, and promote environmental sustainability, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming summer tourist season.

Collaboration for Improved Waste Collection

Recent meetings brought together municipal officials, including Tourism Delegate Antonio Scarnato and Town Planning Councillor Tommaso Critelli, alongside representatives from Mia srl, the company responsible for environmental hygiene services in Cariati. The discussions focused on analyzing current challenges in waste collection and delivery, with specific attention to the increased demands during peak tourist periods.

Focus on Waste Reduction and Sustainability

The collaborative effort centers on optimizing waste delivery methods, reinforcing existing best practices, and creating a more effective system that balances environmental protection, service quality, and economic viability. The administration emphasizes that this is not a one-time intervention but rather a component of a broader strategy to foster collective awareness and responsibility regarding waste management.

Dialogue as a Key Component

Representatives from the municipal administration underscored the importance of ongoing dialogue with operators in building a more sustainable waste management model. They believe that collaboration and shared objectives are essential for achieving improved results and controlling costs, especially in a tourist-dependent area like Cariati.

Previous Environmental Achievements

This initiative builds upon Cariati’s existing environmental successes. In July 2025, Cariati achieved a “triplete” of environmental accolades, having already been awarded the Blue Flag for sea quality and services, and the Green Flag. The town also received the Green Spikes Flag for the first time. cariatinet.it

Museum Initiatives and Community Engagement

Cariati also actively promotes environmental awareness through educational initiatives. The Civic Museum of the Sea, Agriculture and Migrations hosted a workshop in April 2025, titled “And things tell stories…”, focusing on ethnographic objects from local farming and maritime traditions. This workshop, aimed at primary school students, is part of the museum’s broader educational program for schools, emphasizing learning, inclusion, and community engagement. calabria.live

Antonio Scarnato, the Tourism Delegate, and Aldina Montesanto, representing the cultural sector, were present at these events. calabria.live