Dominican Republic's National District Holds Third 'Plastics for School Supplies' Event

The National District in the Dominican Republic is set to host the third iteration of its 'Plastics for School Supplies' (Plásticos por Útiles Escolares) event this Saturday, August 29. The initiative aims to encourage environmental responsibility while providing essential educational materials to students.

Mayor Carolina Mejía announced that the event will be held at the Municipal Palace from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Exclusively for residents of the National District, participation requires presenting a valid identification card. For every 1,000 plastic bottles collected and submitted, participants will receive a backpack filled with school supplies and an electronic tablet. The distribution is capped at a maximum of two backpacks per presented ID.

Each backpack is equipped with six notebooks, a pencil case with school materials, a set of colored pencils, a ruler set, a thermos, and an electronic tablet, distributed until supplies are exhausted. The National District's Mayor's Office highlighted the program's significant environmental impact, stating that previous 'Plastics for Toys' and 'Plastics for School Supplies' campaigns have successfully removed over 37 million plastic bottles from local streets and rivers. The event is supported by various sponsors, including Propagas, Banco Popular, and Grupo Ramos.