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Costa Rica to Build First Plant to Manufacture Recycled Plastic Blocks
Costa Rica will have its first plant in the country to building blocks from plastic waste, in such a way that they generate ecological construction systems
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Recycling in Costa Rica Increased 469% in Only 2 Years
In 2017, according to the Ministry of Health, our country recycled 100,200 tons of waste. That figure is 469% higher than recycled waste in 2015
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The “Old” Controversy over Oil Exploitation in Costa Rica Is Back on
The proposal “Use of National Energy Resources” -read it correctly: let's exploit oil, export electricity, and weaken the MINAE- that would be submitted to a referendum if it achieves 5% of the signatures of the electoral roll, is a...
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Species of Snake Previously Seen Only in Panama Spotted in Costa Rica
A new species of snake was identified in our country in recent weeks. It is the dwarf snake of Barbour (Trimetopon Barburi, Dipsadidae), which had only been seen previously in Panama
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Costa Rican Deputies Pass Bill to Regulate Single-Use Plastics
With the vote of 39 deputies, the N° 20,985 file that regulates the use of single-use plastics became a Law of the Republic of Costa Rica.This initiative was undervalued by some sectors as a step forward in the defense...
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“Eco-Drive” Program Trained 2,300 Drivers in Cost Reduction and Environmental Impact
Hay 2,300 conductores de flotas de 24 compañías costarricenses que fueron capacitados en reducción de costos bajo el programa gratuito Eco-Drive. El programa tiene como objetivo mejorar la eficiencia del combustible y reducir el impacto ambiental negativo , así como prevenir accidentes de tráfico
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Costa Rica Hosted The IV World Forum Of Low Carbon Cities
Costa Rica hosted for the first time the IV World Forum of Low Carbon Cities, this October 23 and 24 in the city of San José, whose objective was to disseminate knowledge and promote innovative solutions that collectively build new cities that are resilient to climate change.
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Use of Agrochemicals Impacts Bee Populations in Costa Rica!
To public opinion, in general; to the President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, and his cabinet staff in particular…
Environment
Costa Rica Progresses Successfully Towards a Carbon Emission-Free Agriculture
A preparatory meeting for the United Nations Convention on Climate Change Conference (COP25) was carried out by Costa Rica, as part of the country’s plan to create a low-carbon emissions economy.This event was called “The experience of Costa Rica...
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Women in Struggle for Free-Fumigation Seeds
In Costa Rica, rural and indigenous women are threatened by the dispossession of one of the most precious assets: the seeds. This is due to a bill and a presidential decree that seek to control, privatize and prevent the...
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The Long-Term Challenge of Costa Rica’s Power Supply
Costa Rica has been a pioneer in renewable energy, with over 95% of its electricity coming from renewable sources...
