Sustainable Communities in Central America and the Caribbean

ECPA                    

 




Country: Costa Rica

Sustainable Communities Pillar: Waste management, Recycling (including electronic waste) and Improved Water Resource Management

Project Title: Promoting waste management best practices in the coastal communities of Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, Hermosa and Manzanillo

Grant Amount:USD$40,000

Implementer: Nicoya Peninsula WaterKeeper - NPWK

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Objective: Improve solid and liquid waste management through the implementation of waste management best practices and thorough community education

Expected Results:

  • Sustainable waste water treatment system (biogarden and septic system) in the community’s center as an educational community hands-on model
  • Grease treatment and collection system created and functioning
  • Anaerobic community-managed biodigestor built and functioning
  • Recycling and organic waste composting stations built and functioning
  • Educated community regarding waste management best practices

Available Documents:

Project Proposal l Response to Clarification Request l Letters of Support

Project Launch:

   Compactado de residuos  Recolección y Transporte de Residuos Reciclables