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Guidance on how to clean and maintain a river barrier
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The riverine cleanup guide is a key tool for reducing marine waste. Developed by Rio Urbano for CEGESTI, it provides guidelines for preliminary actions, effective cleanup and health care for participants. In addition, it focuses on the use of artificial flow barriers, the so-called Rio or Biobardas, which are easy to build. This guide seeks to promote the circular economy and sustainability in the Caribbean, contributing to the protection of the environment.
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Preventive Action and Waste Management.
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NGOs, residents and communities that want to build and maintain Riobardas.
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The main objective of the riverine cleanup guide is to reduce waste in water bodies through the implementation of flow barriers. Cleanup activities are expected to promote community participation and pollution awareness. Outcomes include improving local environmental health and creating useful data for future actions. In addition, it seeks to strengthen the sense of community and environmental responsibility among participants.