What is plogging and how it contributes to recycling with Reciclajes y Metales Pérez

Plogging is a practice that combines physical exercise with environmental commitment, promoting an active lifestyle while cleaning up waste from the environment. This trend, which originated in Sweden, has gained popularity worldwide and represents an excellent way to care for the environment through sports and recycling.

At Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, we support initiatives that encourage recycling and reuse, making plogging an activity aligned with our philosophy of zero waste and circular economy. Below, we explain what this practice consists of and how it can help reduce pollution and improve waste management in Mallorca.

What is plogging?

The term plogging comes from the combination of the Swedish words plocka upp (pick up) and jogging (running). It is an activity where people go running, walking, or hiking while picking up litter from the ground and sorting it for proper recycling.

More than just a fitness trend, plogging has become a global movement for environmental awareness, promoting responsible habits and an active attitude towards pollution.

Benefits of plogging for the environment and the community

Practicing plogging not only improves health but also has a positive impact on the environment:

• Reduction of waste in public spaces
  By collecting trash from streets, parks, and beaches, plogging prevents these waste materials from ending up in rivers or oceans, reducing environmental pollution.

• Improved health and well-being
  Plogging is a full-body workout that combines aerobic exercise with bending and stretching movements while picking up litter, promoting a more dynamic and healthy routine.

• Encouraging recycling and the circular economy
  Properly sorting collected waste makes it easier to recycle and reuse, contributing to a circular economy where materials regain value.

• Raising awareness and setting an example for the community
  Plogging is a way to inspire others to care for the environment and demonstrate that every individual action counts in the fight against pollution.

Plogging and the role of Reciclajes y Metales Pérez

At Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, we work daily in the collection, classification, and recycling of materials, aiming to reduce waste and promote its reuse.

If you take up plogging in Mallorca and find recyclable materials such as metals, plastics, or glass, we invite you to bring them to our recycling center, where we will manage them responsibly.

Additionally, if during your activity you collect large objects such as unused bicycles, appliances, or metal parts, we can help with their recycling or even assess their reuse in our second-hand store.

How to start plogging in Mallorca

If you want to join the plogging movement, here are some tips to get started:

• Equip yourself properly: Bring gloves, durable bags, and comfortable clothing.
• Choose a route: You can practice plogging in parks, beaches, or urban streets.
• Sort the waste: Separate plastics, metals, and other recyclable materials.
• Join local groups: Some communities organize plogging events.
• Share your experience: Motivate others to join the change by sharing your achievements on social media.

Join the change with Reciclajes y Metales Pérez

Plogging is a simple and effective way to contribute to caring for the planet, and at Reciclajes y Metales Pérez, we want to be part of this initiative by facilitating the recycling of the waste you collect.

If you practice plogging in Mallorca and find recyclable materials, bring them to our facilities and help us give them a second life.