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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 1H 27M

Trash to Tranquility: a story tour update with Geronimo and Paula

from The ESP: Global Changemaker Stories · host EICStoryProjects

Mare Blu is a passionate team in Costa Rica led by Gero and Paula, dedicated to ocean conservation and community health. In this episode, we take you on a "story tour" to their new center in Guacolio to see how they are turning ocean plastic into building blocks for houses. The conversation explores their messy and inspiring journey of creating local jobs, protecting sea turtles, and finding a deep sense of purpose in the face of big challenges.To learn more about Mare Blu, check out their website at mareblucr.org or follow them on Instagram @mareblucostarica.For more about this story, and the rest of the Entrepreneur-Innovator-Changemakers’ Story Projects, go to eicstoryprojects.org. Also follow us on Instagram and YouTube at EICStoryProjects!

Mare Blu is a passionate team in Costa Rica led by Gero and Paula, dedicated to ocean conservation and community health. In this episode, we take you on a "story tour" to their new center in Guacolio to see how they are turning ocean plastic into building blocks for houses. The conversation explores their messy and inspiring journey of creating local jobs, protecting sea turtles, and finding a deep sense of purpose in the face of big challenges.To learn more about Mare Blu, check out their website at mareblucr.org or follow them on Instagram @mareblucostarica.For more about this story, and the rest of the Entrepreneur-Innovator-Changemakers’ Story Projects, go to eicstoryprojects.org. Also follow us on Instagram and YouTube at EICStoryProjects!

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