Gecko Trail, a travel agency located in Puerto Viejo de Limon, along with the community school and the Asociación de Organizaciones del Corredor Biológico Talamanca Caribe (ACBTC), are currently working on a project to raise awareness about the growing problem of trash and debris on the beach and natural areas in their town.

The entities are planning a clean-up day in Puerto Viejo, on Friday April 13^th, 2012. The project is aimed at learning about the solid waste management practices in Puerto Viejo, as well as the importance of getting the community involved in the effort.

The principal objective of the ACBTC – (Talamanca-Caribbean Biological Corridor Association) is the protection of the Biological Corridor, and it seeks to strengthen the connection between the protected areas and indigenous territories, and promoting the well-being of wild species of flora and fauna.

Starting in July 2009, the CBTC started a strategic alliance with ReciCaribe, given that, the CBTC assumes the responsibility for collection, classification and commercialization of the solid waste of Talamanca and the Recycling Storage Center.

The alliance put into place a strategy that permits the expansion of communities where they can offer their services, increase the volume of the recuperated recycled materials, promote alternative uses for the integral management of solid waste as well as the integration of different social sectors and demographics (young people, children, women) in its management, to give them added value and increase their economic viability.

Contact: Xiogeidy Gutierrez

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 2750-0452