There are several efforts for an effective management of recyclable materials in the Bay of Tamarindo and it is important to highlight the work of the ADI Tamarindo (Asociación de Desarrollo Integral de Tamarindo), and the Municipality of Santa Cruz with the collection campaign of recyclable material the first Tuesday of each month (more information here). While on the other side of the Tamarindo Estuary, there is the work of the Solid Waste Management Program of the Las Baulas National Marine Park, where they receive and separate PET plastics, aluminum and glass cans.

Despite this, the challenge in the bay is even greater. A lot of microplastic still remains on the beaches and now its presence is almost unnoticed. Hence the importance of carrying out or helping campaigns that seek to reduce plastic pollution, such as the No Straw Challenge, Sin Pajilla Por Favor that was started in Playa Grande, or others that have been emerging at different scales, either at a more regional or even national, such as the website zonalibredeplastico.org.

The challenge of eliminating the discarded plastic on the beaches is a task that involves the participation of all, and the decision lies in the use and disposition that is given. Support local initiatives, manage your own initiative, organize with your neighbors and enforce that right to live in a healthy and ecologically balanced environment.