The proposal would give businesses five years to stop using nonbiodegradable plastic bags, and require supermarkets and other stores to offer customers the option of bags made from reusable materials or biodegradable plastic.
The ban stems from a study showing that sky lanterns, commonly known here as "globos de los deseos” or "wishing balloons," can burn through plastic, wood and other materials in minutes, constituting a major fire hazard.
Business owners, professionals and investors of the health and wellness tourism sector will discuss the industry’s future in Costa Rica at the 2015 edition of National Health Tourism Forum, ExpoMED 2015.
The party's over for workers at the Costa Rican Oil Refinery after President Luis Guillermo Solís bans public agencies from using taxpayer money to fund recreational activities.
A group of 34 Costa Rican tourism companies are presenting their products and services this week at the World Travel Market 2015, taking place in London through Thursday.
The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced rolling interruptions of phone, Internet and cable services this week in five provinces. Find out if/when it will affect you.
