By LEIDY BOLIVAR | Coordinadora Administrativa
1. Introduction
Since 2020, with our "Ayapel Sin Basura" project, we have worked tirelessly to reduce pollution in the region and promote a culture of recycling. In 2021, we decided to merge this effort with our circular economy project, "Eco Almacén," recognizing that it was not only necessary to collect waste but also to raise awareness in the community about its environmental impact.
With this approach, we moved away from a welfare model and adopted a sustainable strategy focused on education and community involvement. This has allowed us to empower the people of Ayapel, helping them understand the importance of recycling, ecosystem conservation, and preventing environmental disasters in the Ciénaga de Ayapel.
2. Implementation of Circular Economy
The Eco Almacén has become a key pillar of the project, benefiting the community with in-kind donations we receive from benefactors. The community participates by bringing recycling, which we weigh, and in exchange, they receive an "Eco Bono." With this bono, they can exchange it for products such as clothing, footwear, accessories, household items, and even non-perishable food, contributing to the fight against hunger in our region.
This initiative has helped residents understand that if waste reaches the Ciénaga de Ayapel, it negatively impacts biodiversity and their quality of life.
3. Project Results
From 2020 to 2024, we have collected 109.3 tons of recyclable material, preventing these waste materials from contaminating other local ecosystems. In 2024, we have distributed 16,782 essential products, benefiting the community and contributing to the well-being of all.
(A detailed graph with the data is attached.)
We thank GlobalGiving and all our partners for supporting this initiative. Your contributions are key to transforming lives and protecting the ecosystems of Ayapel.
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1. Introducción
Desde 2020, con nuestro proyecto "Ayapel Sin Basura", hemos trabajado incansablemente para reducir la contaminación en la región y promover una cultura de reciclaje. En 2021, decidimos fusionar este esfuerzo con nuestro proyecto de economía circular, "Eco Almacén", reconociendo que no solo era necesario recolectar residuos, sino también concienciar a la comunidad sobre su impacto ambiental.
Con este enfoque, nos alejamos de un modelo asistencialista y adoptamos una estrategia sostenible centrada en la educación y la participación comunitaria. Esto nos permitió empoderar a la población de Ayapel, ayudándoles a comprender la importancia del reciclaje, la conservación del ecosistema y la prevención de desastres ambientales en la Ciénaga de Ayapel.
2. Implementación de la Economía Circular
El Eco Almacén se ha convertido en un pilar fundamental del proyecto, beneficiando a la comunidad con las donaciones en especie que recibimos de los benefactores. La comunidad participa llevando reciclaje, que pesamos y a cambio reciben un 'Eco Bono'. Con este bono, pueden intercambiarlo por productos como ropa, calzado, accesorios, artículos para el hogar e incluso alimentos no perecederos, contribuyendo a combatir el hambre en nuestra región.
Esta iniciativa ha ayudado a los residentes a comprender que, si los desechos llegan a la Ciénaga de Ayapel, impactan negativamente la biodiversidad y su calidad de vida.
3. Resultados del proyecto
Desde 2020 hasta 2024, hemos recolectado 109,3 toneladas de material reciclable, evitando que estos residuos contaminen otros ecosistemas locales. En 2024, hemos entregado16.782 productos de primera necesidad, beneficiando a la comunidad y contribuyendo al bienestar de todos.
(Se adjunta gráfico detallado con los datos).
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