Community Commitment: Protecting Barrio Sabana Hoyos During natural disaster crises, such as Hurricane Maria in 2017 and Hurricane Fiona in 2022, PREP provided communities with equipment for canal cleaning and flood prevention, particularly in Barrio Sabana Hoyos, Vega Alta, where over 300 homes faced severe flooding every year. At Puerto Rico EcoPark, our mission is not only to lead sustainable solid waste management and recycling efforts in Puerto Rico, but also to be a fundamental pillar for our communities when they need us most….

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Puerto Rico’s Growing Industry: Insights from Recent Coverage in the Los Angeles Times. Puerto Rico’s waste management industry is undergoing significant transformation as the island works to meet ambitious environmental goals. With a federal mandate to reduce solid waste by 30%, the sector is embracing sustainable practices like recycling, renewable energy projects, and more efficient waste disposal systems. In a recent report by IGM Investments Independent Supplement For Los Angeles Times (2024), the importance of these efforts was emphasized, along with the…

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We Receives the Excellence Awards 2023 for Puerto Rico’s Northern Region The Excellence Awards 2023 for Puerto Rico’s Northern Region celebrated outstanding leaders across industries, with Joseph Hernández, President of Puerto Rico Eco Park, being honored with this prestigious award. Presented by the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association and its president, Eric Justiniano, the award recognizes Hernández as an outstanding entrepreneur for his leadership in the growth and expansion of his company and his contributions to the solid waste management industry…

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Inspiring Future Generations At Puerto Rico Eco Park, we firmly believe that education is the first step toward creating meaningful change in how we interact with the environment. We are proud to actively participate in educational initiatives aimed at inspiring and shaping future generations. On May 5, 2023, our General Manager, Aslin Santiago, together with the Mayor of Vega Baja, Marcos Cruz, led the 1st School Recycling Competition in the Municipality of Vega Baja. This event was a milestone in…

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Food Donation for Senior Centers in Vega Baja: A Gesture of Solidarity for Our Elders At Puerto Rico EcoPark, we firmly believe that the well-being of our community is essential, especially for those who need it most. In November 2023, in a collaborative effort with the Municipality of Vega Baja, organized by Joshua Hernandez, Vice-President of Puerto Rico Eco Park a significant food donation aimed at senior centers in the region. This initiative benefited over 400 elderly residents, who received fresh, nutritious…

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The landfill of the city of Vega Baja, is one of the few at the island level to comply in full with the regulations established by state and federal monitoring and environmental protection agencies The landfill of the city of Vega Baja is one of the few on the island to fully comply with the regulations established by state and federal monitoring and environmental protection agencies. The new cell extends the useful life of the landfill system more than 10…

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The Vega Baja Municipal Recycling Program Supported by Puerto Rico Eco Park, began expanding in the city of Vega Baja in 2015 and has continued to grow ever since. The program aims to promote recycling, reduce waste in landfills, and educate the community about environmental responsibility. Direct Impact on the Community As part of the initiative, over 20,000 containers were distributed to households in the main neighborhoods and urbanizations of Vega Baja. These containers were provided to make household recycling…

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Driving Change On February 25, 2015, Puerto Rico Eco Park hosted the 2nd Conference on Solid Waste Management and Recycling in Communities, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and social empowerment. This event, led by our General Manager, Aslin Santiago, was made possible through collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Municipality of Vega Baja. A Social Program for Change The conference aimed to educate and inspire communities to take an active role in waste management and recycling while…

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The cleaning of the beach made by the movement was a success, Movimiento Refleciona y Actúa together with Ecopark Group The cleaning of the beach made by the movement was a success, reflected and acted together with Ecopark Group The call made by Irmaris López with her Reflect and Act Movement was a success, in which more than 400 volunteers accepted the invitation to clean the beach at Puerto Nuevo Beach in Vega Baja as the first activity carried out…

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A Collective Effort for Conservation Joshua Hernández, representing Puerto Rico Eco Park, worked alongside organizations such as the Sierra Club, led by Orlando Negrón, and Basura Cero, with Jessica Siegle, to protect the Corredor Ecológico del Noreste (CEN). Throughout the project, they organized educational activities, cleaning campaigns, and awareness-raising efforts to engage the community and government in the importance of preserving this natural area. The CEN is a critical region for Puerto Rico’s biodiversity, located between the municipalities of Luquillo…

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Fatback short loin cow ribeye spare ribs chuck bresaola jowl brisket kielbasa tenderloin rump turducken. Venison alcatra spare ribs tongue doner. Alcatra pork loin bacon picanha pig. Meatloaf jerky ham andouille alcatra, drumstick tail. Ham hock meatball alcatra porchetta chicken, ball tip frankfurter jowl leberkas. Tail landjaeger flank chicken pork chop biltong brisket beef ribs cow. Alcatra pork chop fatback bacon venison short loin chuck pork andouille ground round turducken. Rump tongue salami beef meatloaf doner. Sirloin burgdoggen pastrami, ground…

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