health

Inorganic waste in Ticabán de Guápiles: a hidden treasure that could fuel a new era of entrepreneurship

In Ticabán, Guápiles, the lack of municipal collection has driven the community and private managers to see inorganic waste as an entrepreneurial opportunity. From crafts made with bottles to international financing for shredders, this report explores how “trash” can save the environment and the local economy. Laura Vanessa Salas reports the story in this article […]

Latest in health
What happens when men get together to talk about their lives? Escazú decided to find out
All about HIV: A conversation with Dr. David Reyna
‘They say I came here for death with dignity’
HIV in Costa Rica, part 3: Miguel decides to live
HIV in Costa Rica, part 2: Sofía comes out of her shell
Can Costa Rican municipalities safeguard caregivers’ mental health?
The challenges of older adults in Costa Rica today
In Tamarindo: bringing three cultures together
In Puriscal: the land of oblivion