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hand taken data of amount of plastic bought and disposed of before switching to compostable containers
3.2% of the 24,087 average sold containers annually are actually recycled.
hand taken data of amount of plastic bought after switching to half compostable containers
of the 5,661 annual plastic containers bought about 3% were actually recycled.
Background Data U.S
Background Data U.S
The U.S. is a leading generator of plastic waste, producing over 40 million metric tons annually, with a high per capita rate, yet struggles with inadequate recycling, sending most to landfills or exporting it, resulting in significant leakage into oceans and environment, impacting marine life and ecosystems, with millions of tons entering waterways yearly.
From 2022-2025 Marea Verde was able to collect +495 million Kilos of waste from the rivers and properly dispose of it.
Marea Verde Panama Data
Marea Verde Panama Data
Panama faces a severe plastic pollution issue, with about 88% of its massive plastic waste (hundreds of thousands of tons annually) being mismanaged, much of it ending up in rivers and oceans
Marea Verde implements innovative solutions in rivers and their communities to mitigate plastic and waste pollution. They strive to enable opportunities, educate and empower communities to achieve a clean and sustainable Panama
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