Project Overview

This project aims to prevent and reduce plastic and other waste pollution in beaches, tourist zones, communities, and protected areas in Punta Cana and Verón, where tourism is a vital economic driver. Through selective waste collection at the source and material recovery from hotels, the international airport, shopping areas, communities, and the Southeast Reef Marine Sanctuary, the initiative brings together private companies, civil society, and tourists to advance a circular economy. Aligned with the Dominican Republic’s General Law on Integrated Solid Waste Management, the project develops valorization strategies, decentralized solutions for low-value plastics, and public-private partnerships to keep waste out of rivers and coastal areas while creating jobs and environmental benefits.

Key Objectives

• Reduce pollution in rivers, beaches, and coastal ecosystems
• Implement selective waste collection and material recovery
• Advance circular economy partnerships across tourism stakeholders
• Develop solutions for low-value plastics and waste valorization

Ecosystem Focus

This project targets coastal and marine ecosystems affected by tourism-related waste, including beaches, rivers, and the Southeast Reef Marine Sanctuary.

Communities Involved

This project focuses on Punta Cana and Verón and engages hotels, the international airport, shopping areas, local communities, and visitors.

Implementing Organizations

Lead: Puntacana Group Foundation

Puntacana Group Foundation supports sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the Punta Cana region through partnerships, community engagement, and initiatives that improve waste management and protect coastal ecosystems.

Website

https://www.puntacana.org/es/

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