Blog Sustainability Making an Impact: Beach Cleanup and Reforestation Event Braulio Rojas is an HR Business Analyst and LATAM Regional Green Team Leader at Akamai. His motto is “Leave things and people better than how you found them.” He has a strong passion for environmental conservation and for bringing people together. We all have the power to contribute to a more sustainable world. On November 22, 2024, the Costa Rica Sustainability Pillar organized a transformative beach clean-up and reforestation event. This effort, which brought together 31 passionate volunteers, was not just about removing trash and planting trees; it was about confronting unseen problems that have far-reaching consequences. \r\n"}}"> Removing a literal ton of waste from the beach Our day began early, with a bus departing from the office at 6 AM. After a quick breakfast at the vendor’s facilities, we headed to Playa Tárcoles, a beach not frequented by tourists and known for its heavy pollution.…