The Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Waste Free Oceans (WFO) for the cleanup of the Ozama and Isabela rivers. The agreement also contemplates the construction of low-cost housing in the area.
WFO will assist the government in developing a master plan for the cleanup of the Ozama and Isabela rivers. The agreement will provide recommendations about how to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of surrounding areas.
Working in collaboration with other private and public partners under the Coalición Río (River Coalition), WFO Americas aims to restore the Ozama and Isabela rivers and develop treatment systems for industrial water so that locals can enjoy their beauty again.
The project includes providing technical assistance and education to improve the capacity of communities to collect, recycle and reuse material, and the development of a master plan to identify best practices and opportunities to implement a more circular economy.
Waste Free Oceans collects and transforms ocean plastic into new, innovative products. They partner with recyclers, converters and brands to make optimal use of available resources and to raise awareness on the issue of ocean plastic. Based in Brussels, it also operates in the Americas, Asia and Turkey.
WFO Americas is also contributing to community-led development in the La Nueva Barquita housing development where many impoverished dwellers of the area were relocated to advance on the restoring of the Ozama and Isabela rivers and the sustainable development of the area.
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9 July 2019