Friday, 01 March 2024 03:21

DELSUR, agent of circular practices for the benefit of the environment

Written by Denis Muñoz
DELSUR, agent of circular practices for the benefit of the environment Alonso Zuniga / Executive Producer/ Photographer

DELSUR, an electrical distribution company, is implementing environmental circular practices in its operation to manage and reduce its waste, focusing on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company follows the principle that "there is no such thing as garbage," applying strategies of reduction, reuse, recycling, energy recovery and, as a last resort, landfilling.

One of its initiatives includes the management of pruning waste, transforming it into wood chips for use as an alternative energy source to fossil fuels, in collaboration with Biogreen. This process has enabled the conversion of 82% of its waste by 2023, reducing the generation of greenhouse gases and promoting the use of less polluting energies.

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In addition, DELSUR has innovated in the treatment of power poles at the end of their useful life, mixing them with gravel and sand to create new construction materials, thus avoiding their deposition in landfills and contributing to the circular economy.

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The company promotes a change in mindset, where waste is seen as a potential resource for new businesses, jobs, and services, aligning itself with the green economy. This approach includes identifying and collaborating with external stakeholders who share DELSUR's vision of sustainability.

The development of these solutions has required a rigorous process of research, testing and administrative adjustments, ensuring their viability and long-term sustainability. DELSUR's sustainability strategy contemplates the integration of environmentally friendly practices, social responsibility, and good labor practices, highlighting the importance of basing decisions on solid data and establishing clear priorities.

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Translated by: A.M