The city of Nice is lagging behind in selective sorting policies. Unlike other French cities, the azure city struggles to raise awareness among its population.
“In Nice, we’re starting from scratch!” Pierre Paul Leonelli is aware of the city’s handicap regarding selective sorting. The deputy mayor, in charge of cleanliness, remains optimistic nonetheless. “We have a lot of work to do to catch up with cities like Lyon, for example,” he indicates. In Nice, actions in favor of sustainable development are “far from being mainstream,” to use his words. “We need to raise even more awareness among the population. Initiatives, like those developed by the furniture fair, are necessary for us to progress in the area of sorting!” says the deputy mayor.
Lack of communication with the residents?
For Sarah, a student, it’s a lack of communication. “People are not going to do it on their own; they need guidance.” Indeed, sorting in Nice is not an easy task. Yellow bins must be requested by the building management or co-ownership; otherwise, they won’t be installed. Similarly, with the dumpsters, “there aren’t enough of them. And if they are too far from their homes, people won’t make the effort to go to them!” Sarah laments.
“These civic actions are beneficial for the environment, and we will make the necessary efforts for Nice to succeed,” concludes Pierre Paul Leonelli.
