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Santa Marta, Colombia
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Project Duration: 2022 - today
Partners: Local institutions, government bodies, and NGOs
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This project demonstrates a comprehensive approach to addressing plastic waste management and marine pollution in Santa Marta, Colombia. By combining community engagement, infrastructure improvements, and support for local recyclers, the initiative aims to create lasting change in waste management practices and environmental protection.
Project Goals
- Increase plastic waste valorization
- Promote community awareness on marine waste issues
- Link local government actions with marine waste prevention
Key Results
- 46,000 individuals educated on responsible consumption
- 5,652 tons of materials recycled
- 9,637 tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions avoided
- 4 local recycling organizations strengthened
Challenges Addressed
- Plastic pollution from the Manzanares River
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Activities and implementation
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- Design of selective waste collection routes
- Provision of professional equipment to recyclers
- Implementation of door-to-door environmental education campaigns
- Development of financial sustainability models for recycling organizations
- Provision of professional equipment to recyclers
- Implementation of door-to-door environmental education campaigns
- Development of financial sustainability models for recycling organizations
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Specific efforts in Santa Marta included
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- Door-to-door awareness campaigns reaching thousands of households
- Training and equipping local recyclers to improve working conditions
- Collaboration with NGOs, universities, and government entities
- Targeted interventions in critical areas like Manzanares River and Los Cocos Beach
- Training and equipping local recyclers to improve working conditions
- Collaboration with NGOs, universities, and government entities
- Targeted interventions in critical areas like Manzanares River and Los Cocos Beach
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Future Plans
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- Expand the circular economy model to other coastal areas
- Continue strengthening local recycling organizations
- Enhance data collection and monitoring of marine litter
- Develop more partnerships for sustainable waste management solutions
- Continue strengthening local recycling organizations
- Enhance data collection and monitoring of marine litter
- Develop more partnerships for sustainable waste management solutions