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First Central American directory with repair options

Ecoins celebrates 6 years of existence by climbing the ladder of the circular economy, by promoting repair before recycling, through its next and innovative project: “The Right to Repair”
Ecoins is a regional program that was born in April 2018 in Costa Rica under the leadership of the company PrĂłxima ComunicaciĂłn. It seeks to promote the correct disposal of recoverable materials and promote a circular and solidarity economy through an incentive plan and public-private alliances that help accelerate the processes of cultural change.
This is part of the National Circular Economy Strategy (ENEC) of Costa Rica, which the Ministry of Energy and Environment (MINAE) developed in coordinaciĂłn with other instituciones and the prĂ­vate sector and with the support of the CTCN, and through which we aspire to turn Costa Rica into a leading country in circular economy, innovation and sustainability for Latin America, through a model of sustainable economic development, based on a circular and resilient productive system, and strengthened by a expert network of innovation centers in the consolidation of productive chains and circular businesses as a driver of inclusive territorial transformation.
With the purpose of reintegrating into consumer culture the habit of repairing before discarding or recycling, ecoins is developing the first Central American directory with repair options, prioritizing SMEs that offer repair services.
The Right to Repair is supported by the Green SMEs Initiative II, which is a tripartite effort between the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, the Government of Germany, through KfW, and the European Union, whose objective is the protection of the climate and the environment, creating and offering adequate, efficient and sustainable financial products for the SME sector with investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and cleaner production.





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  • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

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    This is incredible.Repair is such an effective way of managing waste and promoting circular economy.How i wish such a practice spreads across the globe

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    • Munene Mugambi

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      This initiative promotes a shift towards a circular economy by prioritizing repair over recycling, encouraging sustainable consumption habits, and fostering public-private partnerships. It's a step towards reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency. It really cuts out wastage

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      • George Kariuki

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        Cheers to Costa Rica for leading by example in Latin America with innovative and inclusive approaches to environmental stewardship and economic development.

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        • Munene Mugambi

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          @george_kariuki Costa Rica's commitment to fostering a circular economy through initiatives like Ecoins is truly commendable. This has led to sustainable consumption practices. This approach not only benefits the environment but also promotes economic growth and community resilience. Way to go Costa Rica

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        • Kevin

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          Amazing efforts

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          • winnie nguru

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            Wow such efforts are to be celebrated

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            • Jane Wangui

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              This is quite commendable...costa Rica has been making significant steps in ensuring that they help solve the climate crisis.this is the way to go.

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              • Princess

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                Here's to celebrating their six years of impactful contributions and wishing them continued success in their important work ahead!

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                • Munene Mugambi

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                  @princess_nel_268 It has been a long journey to get here for them and it surely shows they've made amazing progress in the circular economy journey.

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                • Richard S

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                  ♻️

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                  • Saustine Lusanzu

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                    This is fantastic News, on reducing plastics by sustainable solutions

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