{"id":46418,"date":"2026-10-15T09:26:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T07:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=46418"},"modified":"2026-10-15T09:26:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T07:26:41","slug":"ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/","title":{"rendered":"How Global Alliances and Local Action Combat Ocean Plastic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting coastal ecosystems and ocean biodiversity requires rigorous, localized environmental action. Across fragile destinations such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/en\/hotels\/asia\/maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maldives<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/en\/hotels\/america\/jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jamaica<\/a>, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) including the <a href=\"https:\/\/mopa.mv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/jamentrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jamaica Environment Trust (JET)<\/a> are developing locally adapted approaches to tackling plastic pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From source segregation and circular recycling on remote islands to community waste collection and environmental education, these initiatives demonstrate how global marine conservation goals can translate into measurable local action &#8211; an approach actively supported by RIU Hotels &amp; Resorts within its destination strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Highlights at a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maldives (MOPA):<\/strong> Collected <strong>8,200 kg of plastic containers<\/strong> in 2025 across two resort properties, achieving a <strong>20.7% year-on-year increase<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jamaica (JET &#8211; Nuh Dutty Up):<\/strong> Collected 4,465 kg of waste, 77% of it plastic, while contributing to a 56% reduction in identified illegal dumping locations through strengthened community collection and environmental education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Global Imperative: Moving Toward a Circular Economy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ocean plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental threats facing coastal destinations today. According to OECD projections referenced in United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) global frameworks, <strong>worldwide plastic waste is on track to nearly triple by 2060, reaching over<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/about\/news\/press-releases\/2022\/06\/global-plastic-waste-set-to-almost-triple-by-2060.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1.0 billion<\/strong><\/a> <strong>tonnes<\/strong> if left unchecked. Without urgent interventions, plastic leakage into marine ecosystems will create <strong>over<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unep.org\/news-and-stories\/speech\/final-push-end-plastic-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>US$281 trillion<\/strong><\/a> <strong>in cumulative damages between 2016 and 2040<\/strong> &#8211; impacting fisheries, degrading beaches, and threatening local tourism economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its flagship report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unep.org\/resources\/turning-off-tap-end-plastic-pollution-create-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Turning off the Tap<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, UNEP calls for an integrated, systemic shift from a linear to a circular plastics economy. Its approach combines reducing problematic and unnecessary plastic use with three key market shifts &#8211; reuse, recycling, and reorienting and diversifying toward sustainable alternatives &#8211; alongside measures to address existing plastic pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1225\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-plastic-bottles-riu.jpg\" alt=\"A huge bag with plastic bottles inside\" class=\"wp-image-46420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-plastic-bottles-riu.jpg 1225w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-plastic-bottles-riu-766x468.jpg 766w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-plastic-bottles-riu-600x366.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the local level, this systems approach can translate into practical action across several interconnected areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Source Segregation &amp; Circular Recovery<\/strong>: Improving source separation, collection, sorting, and reverse-logistics systems to keep recyclable materials in circulation and reduce leakage into the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Waste Collection &amp; Pollution Prevention<\/strong>: Strengthening community-level collection infrastructure and interventions that prevent waste from reaching rivers, coastlines, and marine ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Awareness &amp; Community Engagement<\/strong>: Supporting responsible consumption and waste-management practices through education, communication, and local participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing that its operations make it a key stakeholder in these destinations, RIU Hotels &amp; Resorts works alongside local NGOs to translate these broader circularity principles into locally adapted action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maldives: Closing the Loop with MOPA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In island destinations like the Maldives, managing single-use plastic presents unique geographic constraints. The <a href=\"https:\/\/mopa.mv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; the country\u2019s first locally registered NGO alliance &#8211; was formed to build a sustainable circular framework for plastic waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Responding to MOPA\u2019s call to action, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/en\/hotel\/maldives\/dhaalu-atoll\/hotel-riu-palace-maldivas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/en\/hotel\/maldives\/dhaalu-atoll\/hotel-riu-atoll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hotel Riu Atoll<\/strong><\/a> fully integrated MOPA\u2019s &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/en\/proudly-committed\/dhaalu-atoll-gestion-residuos-plasticos#project-banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Collection of Plastic Waste<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; project into their daily operations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Source Separation:<\/strong> Hotel teams separate PET containers into specialized packaging on a weekly basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reverse Logistics:<\/strong> MOPA transports the collected packaging to Mal\u00e9, routing materials for high-grade recycling in specialized facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measurable Progress:<\/strong> In 2025 alone, the partnership collected <strong>8,200 kg of plastic containers<\/strong>, marking a <strong>20.7% year-on-year increase<\/strong> in waste diverted from ocean environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1436\" height=\"1077\" data-id=\"46477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-beach-plastic-riu-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-beach-plastic-riu-2.jpg 1436w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-beach-plastic-riu-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-beach-plastic-riu-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1436px) 100vw, 1436px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"46426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-action-riu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-action-riu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-action-riu-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/maldives-mopa-action-riu-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jamaica: Stopping Pollution at the Source with JET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While island waste management requires effective circular systems, ocean plastic pollution also needs to be tackled before waste reaches the coastline. Much of marine litter originates inland, travelling through ravines and rivers into coastal waters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"46430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-jamaica-ong-riu-group.jpg\" alt=\"group people smaily and standing with recycled bins\" class=\"wp-image-46430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-jamaica-ong-riu-group.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-jamaica-ong-riu-group-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-jamaica-ong-riu-group-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1028\" height=\"771\" data-id=\"46429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu.jpg\" alt=\"three member of JET smaily and standing with recycled bins in Jamaica\" class=\"wp-image-46429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu.jpg 1028w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address this root cause, the <a href=\"https:\/\/jamentrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jamaica Environment Trust (JET)<\/strong><\/a> launched the <strong>&#8220;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/zh\/proudly-committed\/jamaica-programa-reciclaje-comunitario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nuh Dutty Up<\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8220;<\/strong> community recycling program in Saint Ann and Trelawny. Aligning with JET\u2019s mission, RIU supported local operations across Ocho Rios and Falmouth to strengthen community infrastructure and environmental education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Community Cleanup &amp; Recovery:<\/strong> Organized 13 cleanup days with 238 volunteers and 2 workshops with 43 participants. In Ocho Rios, the initiative collected <strong>4,465 kg of waste<\/strong> (77% plastic), with <strong>2,106 kg successfully recycled<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Growth:<\/strong> Continued support for local collection infrastructure is helping the program expand its reach and environmental impact over time. With 526 active waste bins and 3 recycling cages (achieving 90% utilization), driving a <strong>433% increase in waste collection YoY<\/strong> (diverting an additional 1,536 kg of plastic) and achieving a <strong>56% reduction in illegal dumping sites<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Impact:<\/strong> Conducted workshops across 8 primary schools, driving a <strong>20% improvement in student assessment scores<\/strong> regarding single-use plastics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1407\" height=\"1055\" data-id=\"46437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-learning.jpg\" alt=\"recycling education class and many children learning\" class=\"wp-image-46437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-learning.jpg 1407w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-learning-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-learning-767x575.jpg 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1407px) 100vw, 1407px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"46436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-1600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"a group of children is learning about recycling \" class=\"wp-image-46436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg 1613w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary Table of Global Coastal Protection Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Destination \/ Project<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Partner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Primary Focus Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2025 Key Achievements &amp; Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maldives<\/strong><br>(Riu Palace Maldivas &amp; Riu Atoll)<\/td><td>MOPA (Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance)<\/td><td>Island PET source segregation &amp; circular recycling<\/td><td>\u2022 <strong>8,200 kg<\/strong> of plastic collected (+20.7% YoY)\u2022 100% routed for circular re-use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Jamaica<\/strong><br>(Ocho Rios &amp; Falmouth)<\/td><td>JET (Jamaica Environment Trust)<\/td><td>Riverfront waste containment &amp; youth education<\/td><td>\u2022 <strong>4,465 kg<\/strong> waste collected (2,106 kg recycled)\u2022 <strong>433% increase<\/strong> in YoY collection (+1,536 kg plastic diverted)\u2022 <strong>56% reduction<\/strong> in illegal dumping sites\u2022 526 active bins &amp; 3 recycling cages deployed\u2022 +20% improvement in school test scores<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join Us in Continuing to Transform Destinations!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At RIU Hotels &amp; Resorts, we are convinced that sustainable tourism must serve as a force for environmental protection and community prosperity. Through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/es\/proudly-committed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Proudly Committed<\/strong><\/a> strategy, we continue to transition from traditional management toward a long-term model of circular sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious to learn more about our broader environmental and social impact? We invite you to explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/riu-sustainability-social-investment-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2025 CSR Highlights<\/strong><\/a>, visit our <strong>Proudly Committed section<\/strong> to dive deeper into our global sustainability initiatives, or discover our hotels at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.riu.com\">www.riu.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791533014320\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does RIU identify, select, and evaluate its NGO partners in each destination<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">RIU evaluates social and environmental investments using <strong>The RIU Method<\/strong> &#8211; a pioneering methodology created in collaboration with <strong>ESCP Business School<\/strong>. Grounded in academic rigor, The RIU Method operates across four distinct phases:<br><strong>Diagnostics:<\/strong> Analyzing destination-specific social and environmental data, conducting in-situ field assessments, and interviewing local hotel staff and community stakeholders.<br><strong>Project Selection:<\/strong> Evaluating potential civil society organizations (NGOs) that address verified destination issues, such as biodiversity loss or waste management gaps.<br><strong>Execution:<\/strong> Implementing projects with direct resources and continuous monitoring.<br><strong>Evaluation:<\/strong> Conducting impact analysis to measure long-term effectiveness.<br>This structured cycle ensures that partnerships with organizations like MOPA and JET deliver genuine, measurable outcomes for local communities and ecosystems.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791533072037\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What happens to single-use plastics collected at remote island hotels in the Maldives?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Rather than relying solely on local incineration or disposal, Riu Palace Maldivas and Riu Atoll execute weekly source segregation of PET packaging. Partnering with MOPA, these materials are collected and transported to Mal\u00e9 via reverse logistics, where they are exported to specialized facilities for high-grade circular recycling, keeping plastic out of island ecosystems.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791533091461\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does RIU ensure the long-term continuity and impact monitoring of these projects?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Under Phase 4 (<em>Evaluation<\/em>) of <strong>The RIU Method<\/strong>, projects are not treated as one-off donations but as long-term social investments. RIU conducts regular monitoring and annual auditing of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) &#8211; such as kilograms of plastic diverted, percentage reduction in illegal dumping, and student post-workshop scores. This continuous data collection allows RIU and its NGO partners to adapt strategies, scale resources, and ensure lasting positive impacts in every destination.<br><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Protecting coastal ecosystems and ocean biodiversity requires rigorous, localized environmental action. Across fragile destinations such as the Maldives and Jamaica, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) including the Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA) and the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) are developing locally adapted approaches to tackling plastic pollution. From source segregation and circular recycling on remote islands to&#8230;","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":46436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2252],"tags":[],"glossary":[],"class_list":["post-46418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-proudly-commited"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ocean Plastic Reduction: Driving Coastal Action with NGOs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See how RIU partners with NGOs like MOPA and JET to reduce ocean plastic through circular recycling and community education.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ocean Plastic Reduction: Driving Coastal Action with NGOs\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"See how RIU partners with NGOs like MOPA and JET to reduce ocean plastic through circular recycling and community education.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"RIU.com | Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-10-15T07:26:38+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-10-15T07:26:41+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1613\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1210\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f8a6ff4791e65f9fc06721764c283294\"},\"headline\":\"How Global Alliances and Local Action Combat Ocean Plastic\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-10-15T07:26:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-15T07:26:41+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1160,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Proudly Commited\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"ItemPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/\",\"name\":\"Ocean Plastic Reduction: Driving Coastal Action with NGOs\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-10-15T07:26:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-15T07:26:41+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f8a6ff4791e65f9fc06721764c283294\"},\"description\":\"See how RIU partners with NGOs like MOPA and JET to reduce ocean plastic through circular recycling and community education.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533014320\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533072037\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533091461\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg\",\"width\":1613,\"height\":1210},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Proudly Commited\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/category\\\/proudly-commited\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"How Global Alliances and Local Action Combat Ocean Plastic\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"RIU Hotels & Resorts\",\"description\":\"Blog de Riu Hotels &amp; Resorts | Noticias exclusivas de la cadena Riu Hotels &amp; Resorts | Hoteles en Espa\u00f1a, M\u00e9xico, Jamaica, Rep\u00fablica Dominicana, Portugal, Miami y muchos m\u00e1s.\",\"alternateName\":\"RIU Hotels\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f8a6ff4791e65f9fc06721764c283294\",\"name\":\"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1845185f5dc0c5d7a3adb797bcd6cae1d3df26e3eead5da96b212485b274bdf3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1845185f5dc0c5d7a3adb797bcd6cae1d3df26e3eead5da96b212485b274bdf3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1845185f5dc0c5d7a3adb797bcd6cae1d3df26e3eead5da96b212485b274bdf3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/in\\\/isabel-gonzlez-boudet-862526104\\\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/author\\\/riu\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533014320\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533014320\",\"name\":\"How does RIU identify, select, and evaluate its NGO partners in each destination\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"RIU evaluates social and environmental investments using <strong>The RIU Method<\\\/strong> - a pioneering methodology created in collaboration with <strong>ESCP Business School<\\\/strong>. Grounded in academic rigor, The RIU Method operates across four distinct phases:<br><strong>Diagnostics:<\\\/strong> Analyzing destination-specific social and environmental data, conducting in-situ field assessments, and interviewing local hotel staff and community stakeholders.<br><strong>Project Selection:<\\\/strong> Evaluating potential civil society organizations (NGOs) that address verified destination issues, such as biodiversity loss or waste management gaps.<br><strong>Execution:<\\\/strong> Implementing projects with direct resources and continuous monitoring.<br><strong>Evaluation:<\\\/strong> Conducting impact analysis to measure long-term effectiveness.<br>This structured cycle ensures that partnerships with organizations like MOPA and JET deliver genuine, measurable outcomes for local communities and ecosystems.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533072037\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533072037\",\"name\":\"What happens to single-use plastics collected at remote island hotels in the Maldives?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rather than relying solely on local incineration or disposal, Riu Palace Maldivas and Riu Atoll execute weekly source segregation of PET packaging. Partnering with MOPA, these materials are collected and transported to Mal\u00e9 via reverse logistics, where they are exported to specialized facilities for high-grade circular recycling, keeping plastic out of island ecosystems.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533091461\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.riu.com\\\/blog\\\/en\\\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\\\/#faq-question-1791533091461\",\"name\":\"How does RIU ensure the long-term continuity and impact monitoring of these projects?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Under Phase 4 (<em>Evaluation<\\\/em>) of <strong>The RIU Method<\\\/strong>, projects are not treated as one-off donations but as long-term social investments. RIU conducts regular monitoring and annual auditing of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - such as kilograms of plastic diverted, percentage reduction in illegal dumping, and student post-workshop scores. This continuous data collection allows RIU and its NGO partners to adapt strategies, scale resources, and ensure lasting positive impacts in every destination.<br>\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Ocean Plastic Reduction: Driving Coastal Action with NGOs","description":"See how RIU partners with NGOs like MOPA and JET to reduce ocean plastic through circular recycling and community education.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Ocean Plastic Reduction: Driving Coastal Action with NGOs","og_description":"See how RIU partners with NGOs like MOPA and JET to reduce ocean plastic through circular recycling and community education.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/","og_site_name":"RIU.com | Blog","article_published_time":"2026-10-15T07:26:38+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-10-15T07:26:41+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1613,"height":1210,"url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/"},"author":{"name":"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/f8a6ff4791e65f9fc06721764c283294"},"headline":"How Global Alliances and Local Action Combat Ocean Plastic","datePublished":"2026-10-15T07:26:38+00:00","dateModified":"2026-10-15T07:26:41+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/"},"wordCount":1160,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg","articleSection":["Proudly Commited"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":["WebPage","ItemPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/","url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/","name":"Ocean Plastic Reduction: Driving Coastal Action with NGOs","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg","datePublished":"2026-10-15T07:26:38+00:00","dateModified":"2026-10-15T07:26:41+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/f8a6ff4791e65f9fc06721764c283294"},"description":"See how RIU partners with NGOs like MOPA and JET to reduce ocean plastic through circular recycling and community education.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533014320"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533072037"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533091461"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jet-ong-jamaica-riu-kids.jpg","width":1613,"height":1210},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Proudly Commited","item":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/category\/proudly-commited\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"How Global Alliances and Local Action Combat Ocean Plastic"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/","name":"RIU Hotels & Resorts","description":"Blog de Riu Hotels &amp; Resorts | Noticias exclusivas de la cadena Riu Hotels &amp; Resorts | Hoteles en Espa\u00f1a, M\u00e9xico, Jamaica, Rep\u00fablica Dominicana, Portugal, Miami y muchos m\u00e1s.","alternateName":"RIU Hotels","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/f8a6ff4791e65f9fc06721764c283294","name":"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1845185f5dc0c5d7a3adb797bcd6cae1d3df26e3eead5da96b212485b274bdf3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1845185f5dc0c5d7a3adb797bcd6cae1d3df26e3eead5da96b212485b274bdf3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1845185f5dc0c5d7a3adb797bcd6cae1d3df26e3eead5da96b212485b274bdf3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Isabel Gonz\u00e1lez"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/isabel-gonzlez-boudet-862526104\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/author\/riu\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533014320","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533014320","name":"How does RIU identify, select, and evaluate its NGO partners in each destination","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"RIU evaluates social and environmental investments using <strong>The RIU Method<\/strong> - a pioneering methodology created in collaboration with <strong>ESCP Business School<\/strong>. Grounded in academic rigor, The RIU Method operates across four distinct phases:<br><strong>Diagnostics:<\/strong> Analyzing destination-specific social and environmental data, conducting in-situ field assessments, and interviewing local hotel staff and community stakeholders.<br><strong>Project Selection:<\/strong> Evaluating potential civil society organizations (NGOs) that address verified destination issues, such as biodiversity loss or waste management gaps.<br><strong>Execution:<\/strong> Implementing projects with direct resources and continuous monitoring.<br><strong>Evaluation:<\/strong> Conducting impact analysis to measure long-term effectiveness.<br>This structured cycle ensures that partnerships with organizations like MOPA and JET deliver genuine, measurable outcomes for local communities and ecosystems.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533072037","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533072037","name":"What happens to single-use plastics collected at remote island hotels in the Maldives?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Rather than relying solely on local incineration or disposal, Riu Palace Maldivas and Riu Atoll execute weekly source segregation of PET packaging. Partnering with MOPA, these materials are collected and transported to Mal\u00e9 via reverse logistics, where they are exported to specialized facilities for high-grade circular recycling, keeping plastic out of island ecosystems.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533091461","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/ocean-plastic-reduction-ngo-partnerships-riu\/#faq-question-1791533091461","name":"How does RIU ensure the long-term continuity and impact monitoring of these projects?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Under Phase 4 (<em>Evaluation<\/em>) of <strong>The RIU Method<\/strong>, projects are not treated as one-off donations but as long-term social investments. RIU conducts regular monitoring and annual auditing of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - such as kilograms of plastic diverted, percentage reduction in illegal dumping, and student post-workshop scores. This continuous data collection allows RIU and its NGO partners to adapt strategies, scale resources, and ensure lasting positive impacts in every destination.<br>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46418"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46480,"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46418\/revisions\/46480"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46418"},{"taxonomy":"glossary","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary?post=46418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}