Is called "Don't throw them on the ground”, The communication campaign launched by the Metropolitan City of Milan to sensitize its citizens to the correctness disposal personal protective equipment (masks and gloves to prevent the spread of Coronavirus).

Milan - a surgical mask

Numerous incorrect behaviors have been detected in recent weeks. A thoughtless abandonment of non-biodegradable devices along the streets of the center and in green areas of the city. A serious health risk, as well as environmental damage to the city. The disposal problem is serious for Milan (which has 1 million and 400 thousand inhabitants). The administration's invitation is to properly eliminate masks and gloves used in unsorted waste, each in their own home. For a correct disposal it is warmly sent to use two bags, one inside the other.

The “Don't throw them on the ground” campaign was disseminated in the Lombard capital with printed material and on the web. It will involve supermarkets with particular attention so that not only customers, but also employees can dispose of used masks and gloves correctly.

Another problem that Milan is preparing to face during Phase Two is that of maintaining distances on board public transport. Crowded, as a rule. Could be some access to the subway is prohibited, and using special stickers e many of the seats will be made unavailable. To avoid the mass return to cars (with very considerable damage to one of the most polluted cities in Europe) we intend to urge the use of bicycles and ecological means. The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Paola De Micheli announced that the Government is working to offer incentives up to 200 euros for the purchase of bicycles, scooters and alternative means of mobility.

Many cities will have to upgrade runway cycle paths so that citizens can circulate safely. And Milan has already activated.

These days on Facebook, the councilor for Mobility Marco Granelli shared the project "roads open”Which will be a reality by the beginning of the summer. A plan that provides for the construction of cycle paths in sign only. The first to be completed will be the San Babila - Corso Venezia - Buenos Aires section, whose works were inaugurated on Wednesday 29 April. A new section will run along Viale Legioni Romane - Via Berna - Via Zurich. The Isola - Monumentale - Cenisio connection is also foreseen and another one from Amendola to Buonarroti. In viale Zara, Testi, Certosa and Cermenate will instead be created "areas 30"To make alternative circulation less risky. 

Milan - a cycle path

"Open roads"Also provides for the expansion of itineraries pedestrian and widening of the sidewalks. Pedestrianization temporary spreads in the neighborhoods will increase the offer for play and physical activity for children. Finally, the carriageway areas will also be expanded where it is possible for bars and restaurants (today in tremendous difficulty) to place tables and chairs, remedying as much as possible the internal closures governed by the new rules of distancing.

Will protecting us condemn the environment? Milan's answer last edit: 2020-05-05T09:00:00+02:00 da Mariangela Cutrone

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