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Cleanup program, EcoRomeria collects trash from pilgrimages By
the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Costa Rican Red Cross announced the plan EcoRomería 2019, to educate pilgrims on how to collect their trash. Some 2 million pilgrims, called romeros, are expected to gather in front of the Basilica Nuestra Señora de los Angeles* church in the province of Cartago on the morning of August 2nd to honor the Virgen De Los Angeles, also known as La Negrita. During their journey, these pilgrims must eat and drink, thus creating trash, some of which can be recycled. "The waste collected at EcoRomería will be recycled or reused according to its type," said the Red Cross in its statement. The program will run for two days, August 1st and 2nd. During the pilgrims' journey, from the city of Curridabat* to the church in Cartago, there will be 40 stands with members of the red cross, collecting garbage the pilgrims carry such as food wrappers, plastic bottles, organic food remains, etc. According to the Red Cross, companies donated $113,300 for this years trash collection program. The investment will cover the expenses of 1,200 volunteers, who will be distributed along the 35 kilometers of the pilgrims' route. ----------------------- How would you advise the pilgrims to reduce their garbage during their journey? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to: news@amcostarica.com |
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