The growing threat of technological waste in Latin America

"La creciente amenaza de los residuos tecnológicos en América Latina"
Spanish B2 writing exercise

Learn about how Latin American countries are making their best to transform their technological waste crisis into a sustainable opportunity for growth and innovation.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "electronic waste", "to increase" and "to implement".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA
Last updated: 2023-07-03

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You’ll practise: Infinitivo, Gerundio/Spanish present participle, Modo subjuntivo

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According to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the region of Latin America is in a critical situation with regards to the management of electronic waste, first, because the amount of waste generated has increased by 60% in the last five years. Second, because there is a lack of adequate infrastructure for recycling and the disposal of these materials, although this situation is similar in other countries worldwide. But not all is lost! Some Latin American countries have started to implement policies and programs to address this matter. For example, Colombia has established a national network of collection centers for their collection and recycling. However, it is important for governments, companies and people to work together to develop effective policies and programs for the management of this waste.

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