Italian trash recycling up to 44%

(ANSA) - Rome, December 19 - Italy recycled 44% of its urban trash last year, up 3% on the previous year, according to a report released Wednesday by the Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile (Sustainable Development Foundation) and the Fise Unicircular body of circular-economy firms. The report said residents separated 55% of their refuse for recycling, although not all this trash can actually be recycled.