VOICED : Carroneras con GPS para luchar contra la basura en Lima

In Lima, approximately 6,000 tons of waste are generated daily, with most ending up in dumps outside the city. To combat this, Peru has enlisted vultures equipped with GPS to track waste sites. The campaign, which began on December 22 and lasts three months, involves training vultures to carry GPS devices. Citizens are encouraged to participate by tracking the vultures online and reporting waste sites, thus bolstering efforts to manage waste effectively.

What is the average amount of waste generated daily in Lima?

• 9,000 tons

• 6,000 tons

• 3,000 tons

• 12,000 tons

What innovative method is Peru using to combat waste?

• Recycling bins

• Vultures with GPS

• Drones

• Robots

What additional equipment is planned for the vultures besides GPS?

• Radios

• Cameras

• Microphones

• Sensors

How long is the vulture campaign expected to last?

• Four months

• One month

• Two months

• Three months

How can the public contribute to the waste management campaign?

• By tracking vultures online and reporting waste sites

• By volunteering for clean-up drives

• By reducing personal waste

• By donating money