If you happened to be in the vicinity of Benidorm’s city hall this week you would have noticed a heart-shaped container and wondered what it was for. The answer is that it’s the city’s first receptacle for plastic bottle tops, and others will soon follow.
This report explains that that bottle cap collections have become increasingly popular in Spain in recent years. These caps are used to raise funds to meet medical costs not covered by the Spanish national health system and to help the needy to buy orthopaedic equipment they cannot afford.
The “Caps for a New Life” campaign by the Fundación Seur and Acteco (an Erum Group company) began with a campaign to collect of more than 30 tons of plastic caps.
The transport and courier service took care of all the logistics needed to deliver all the contributions to Acteco, which specialises in recycling these types of plastic.
The result of the campaign was two cheques for €8,000 which were used to help the families of two children with rare diseases.
Two youngesters who have benefited from the charity scheme
Adrián Martínez suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy and apnoea. A total of 22.33 tons of bottle caps were collected to help pay to adapt the bathroom in his home to improve his mobility and provide him with a better quality of life.
Angie Aguirre suffers from cerebral palsy and needs a wheelchair to get about. Eight tons of bottle caps were collected to help her.
The Erum group is one of a group of organisations that have provided schools, hospitals, homes for the elderly, restaurants, food stores, and private individuals with boxes to collect this type of waste which tends to go straight in the bin but can be used for charitable purposes.
Euro Weekly News reported this week that Benidorm City Council is supporting the plastic cap and lid collection programme in collaboration with the Fundación Seur. It has signed an agreement that will see the placement of special containers in various parts of the resort.
Councilor for the Environment, Monica Gomez, said:
Funds raised will be used for the help and assistance of minors in a state of need due to diseases not covered by ordinary health systems.
Book Your Trip to Benidorm—Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers
Last-minute flight and airline deals
Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal.
Start your flight search here:
Benidorm accommodation
With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search.
It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search.
One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further.
Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course.
About Benidorm Travel Mart
As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities.
We may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support.