It also specifies the color-coding system and the names of the categories to be used, and lists certain considerations to keep in mind when implementing a sorting plan.
The preparation of this document took 10 months and involved the participation of 27 organizations, including Universidad ORT Uruguay.
This standard is currently voluntary and does not require certification.
Inés Tiscornia, who represented the university in this process, explains that it is important because “it standardizes criteria; if we all apply the standard, colors will be consistent, and that helps the public when sorting waste.”
“The fact that an educational institution like ORT University has already put this into practice is very positive; it raises awareness and ensures that its students learn about it and can apply it in their future workplaces,” adds Tiscornia.