Here is a list of proposed solutions and initiatives in which we can participate to make our environment a better world.
World Cleanup Day is a civic movement, uniting 180 countries and millions of people across the world to clean up the planet. In one day. Volunteers and partners worldwide come together to rid our planet of trash – cleaning up litter and mismanaged waste from our beaches, rivers, forests, and streets.
And it also takes place in Perú.
The carbon footprint of the Internet and the systems supporting it account for about 3.7% of global greenhouse emissions and it’s increasing. Digital Cleanup Day is an event that proposes doing some activities that can alleviate these effects.
The good thing about this? That you can do it sitting from home!.
Reciclape.org is an NGO that seeks to raise awareness and educate the Peruvian population about recycling and provide the tools to do it and thus achieve the circular economy that the country needs, focusing on inclusive recycling.
The propose Educational Programs, Recycling Stations and Campaigns in Perú.
They have achieved more than 350,000 kg plastic collected!
The Coalition for the Green Economy in Peru is one of seven centers of operations that the Green Economy Coalition has, based in England.
Its mission is to promote the ecosystem of green SMEs in Perú.
You can join this community or find products and services they offer.
In 2007, Libélula was created to tackle a great challenge: to connect regional agents from the public and private sectors in Perú to together face the challenge of climate change.
Their mission is to forge and empower a community of actors so that with their daily actions they build a resilient and sustainable world for all.
To validate this commitment to sustainability, since 2015 they have been certified as Company B.
They help you find the way: sustainability.
Learn how to give your waste a second life by turning it into an ecological construction material in this publication of the Ministry of the Environment of the Government of Perú.
Make your own ecobrikcs!.
Conservamos por Naturaleza is a peruvian platform created by the SPDA that supports voluntary conservation initiatives, promoting alliances and actions to contribute to the care of nature.
A community with videos, chronicles, events, campaigns and proposals to explore Peru in an environmentally friendly way.
"Reforestamos por Naturaleza" is a "Conservamos por Naturaleza" campaign that allows anyone to support conservation initiatives throughout the country, through the adoption of native trees of Perú.
Here you can adopt a tree for only 50 soles (less than 14$)
This peruvian campaign seeks to generate an emotional response that drives a series of conscious actions that motivate changes in our consumption habits to take care of our beaches and oceans.
As they say on their website: Leave the places where you pass better than they were.
A campaign co-organized by "Conservamos por Naturaleza" of the SPDA and FENTA, which seeks to promote the donation of funds and talent by citizens committed to conserving and protect waves in Peru forever.
Protect the waves!
They care for the oceans by inspiring organizations and individuals to adopt a mindful lifestyle.
Founded in 2011, L.O.O.P. is a Peruvian social enterprise led by women dedicated to raising awareness about plastic pollution.
Lead by women. 140,961 Tons of marine debris collected. 1,300,000 Recycled Bottles.
More awareness, less plastic!
Entre árboles is an innovative company made up of two moms who are aware of climate change and the need to do something for the environment.
Give a tree as a gift, and be part of the 6000 trees planted by these two moms.
The Red de Arboles Foundation was born in 2015 after the desire to support the conservation of our ecosystems and contribute to reducing the environmental impact that is generated every day.
The sole purpose of this foundation is to plant trees in areas affected by human activities and natural disasters.
They have planted more than 50,000 native trees in different places in Perú, such as Medellín, Cali, Mosquera, Cota and Bogotá.
Donate, volunteer or plant a tree adding to the more than 50,000 planted in six years.
The Kunan Challenge is the annual award for social and environmental entrepreneurship in Peru.
It identifies the greatest diversity of social enterprises in all of Peru and recognizes those that stand out for being innovative, scalable and sustainable, offering funds and technical support to take them to the next level.
Each year this challenge awards prizes to ventures that contribute to the environment.
We all love trees. Why not plant one? Follow this guide from Lima Park Service to plant yours in just 8 steps.
As the Cuban poet José Martí said, "There are three things that each person should do during their life: plant a tree, have a child, and write a book."
ORCAA is a Peruvian organization, aware of environmental problems. Promoted by young people, who, with good habits and actions, seek to educate and involve the population in the country's ecological transition.
A growing organization. Follow them and get involved in various activities they propose on their social networks.
Taricaya Ecoreserve is an eco tourism reserve & wildlife rescue center in the Peru Amazon. Conserving & monitoring flora & fauna for over 18 years.
They are a community of people living in the middle of the rainforest as a family and as a team working together in the different projects to make a positive impact towards rainforest conservation.
Take a look at what they are doing and get involved in their projects.
If you want to share any other initiative, send us an email at levi.arista@gmail.com
Or if you are a developer take a look at this project on GitHub.