In its commitment to environmental protection, the Colombian Aerospace Force, through the Caribbean Air Group (GACAR), led an exemplary initiative: an environmental contest that took place over three months and managed to collect 105.5 kilograms of recyclable waste, equivalent to about 7,670 plastic bottles.
This project, whose main objective was to promote environmental culture among students, involved several schools that, for five weeks, gathered recyclable materials such as plastics, Tetrapak and cans. All the material was collected complying with cleaning and drying standards, demonstrating the commitment of the participants to the care of the planet.
The Bolivarian Institute stood out by collecting 39.23 kilograms of material, being awarded the first place of the contest, followed by the Natania and Brooks Hill schools. As recognition, the winning school received a cash prize of 2,000,000 pesos, sponsored by the Ecoislassai company, and an exciting field trip organized by the GACAR. This activity will include a static aircraft show and educational workshops to learn about the missions of the Colombian Aerospace Force.
The initiative was supported by the Ministry of Education, Ecoislassai and the principals of the participating institutions. Beyond recycling, the contest sought to instill in young people values of environmental responsibility and highlight the impact of the collaboration conducted by the public and private sectors for sustainable development.
The success of the contest has laid the foundations for its continuity in the coming years, with the hope of expanding its scope and continuing to encourage ecological awareness in future generations.
"The Colombian Aerospace Force reaffirms its commitment to the environment on the island of San Andrés," Colonel Juan Carlos Turizo Beltran, Commander of the GACAR, highlighted at this activity. It is expected that the next edition will attract greater participation and consolidate this strategic alliance as a benchmark in environmental education in the region.
Source: Public Communications Office GACAR
