Strengthening the Waste Management System in the Lake Atitlan Watershed

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This project aims to create an integrated and sustainable system for water and waste for the entire watershed of Lake Atitlan. The replicable model includes: 1) Environmental awareness campaign with materials designed to reach indigenous population in their native dialects as well as the ladino and international residents of six municipalities; 2) Creation of community-based enterprises in each municipality to manage provision of basic services and design of business model; 3) Establish a value chain for recycling and organic compost.