The goal of this project was to determine the prevalent misconceptions pertaining to the disposal of plastic products to reduce the plastic pollution in Costa Rica. Through literature review, interviews, and a survey, working alongside the MarViva Foundation we developed a deliverable for both the public sector, as well as commercial establishments that is designed to educate both consumers and producers on how to properly dispose of the different types of plastics.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Frederique, Isaac
• Voronin, Andrew
• Vo, James

Subject

• Sustainability
• Industry
• Water
• Learning
• Environment
• Well-Being
• Community
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 50416
• E-project-031022-142123

Keyword

• Plastics
• Composting
• Biodegradable
• Pollution
• Recycling
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Peet, R. Creighton
• Brisson, Ulrike

Year

• 2022

Center

• San Jose, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• MarViva

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 4 - Quality Education
• 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Date created

• 2022-03-10

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright