Sorting your garbage helps it to be recycled properly, so that it can have the least harmful impact on the environment. It is also much cheaper to recycle! The municipality of Maastricht tries to help you to create as little ‘trash’ as possible, and we at mymaastricht try to help you actually understand what the hell is going on with the garbage system. For a quick and easy run-down of the different options for garbage disposal, check out our new video!
For more information about sustainability in Maastricht, make sure you check out Maastricht for Climate, a student association focusing on the pressing issues of climate change and the environment, who have also launched a sustainability guide providing you with all you need to know to make sustainable choices, including information about recycling, retail shopping, food and hygiene purchases.