Canary Islands' Recycling Crisis: A World Environment Day Report

Canary Islands Lags Behind in Recycling, Experts Urge for Improvement Canary Islands, Spain – June 5, 2025 – On World Environment Day, a report by Radio Televisión Canaria revealed that the Canary Islands significantly trail the national average in recycling rates. The report highlighted the disparity, showing the islands are processing far less recyclable material per capita than other regions of Spain. One expert interviewed stated, "We need to improve because we are not meeting the required recycling percentages." The video showcased the current recycling infrastructure, including footage of overflowing bins and the sorting process at a recycling facility. While acknowledging progress in recent years, the report also emphasized the urgent need for enhanced recycling strategies and greater public participation to meet national targets. The introduction of brown bins for organic waste is a step in the right direction, but further measures are needed to close the gap. The hope is that increased awareness and improved infrastructure will lead to a substantial increase in recycling rates in the coming years.