Benefits
Environmental:
We minimize the amount of plastic burned at the municipal dump, the amount of trash in the rivers, ocean, and streets of San Juan del Sur. We conserve the natural resources by reusing materials.Socio-economic:
We have made 10 new jobs in the first phase of this project, with more employment planned for the nursery phase of the project. The additional income from the sale of plastic and top soil will help the municipal government provide a higher level of service to the residents of San Juan del Sur, including trash collection and cleaning. The businesses that participate in this project will be able to attract more clients with an eco-consciousness, which is a growing market segment, especially within the tourist sector.To the community:
The civic engagement of the residents of San Juan del Sur will grow as they see the direct benefits of their actions. The businesses will be more involved in the welfare of the community. Statistics from other places around the world show that when residents are more involved in the development of their community, the community will generally be safer.In addition, we promote the public conscientiousness in San Juan del Sur through the training and promotion we do in the schools of the urban area. After learning about the problem, the solution, and how they can participate, the youths will not throw their trash on the street and will be role models for others in the community.