In the region of Monteverde, Costa Rica, Alianza Verdes implemented a local currency, Verdes, in January 2020 to foster a circular economy. The currency had initial success, however during our research period, Verdes had limited use. Our team was tasked with revitalizing the currency’s use by creating educational resources. Our methods included surveying and interviewing Verdes users, interviewing local currency directors worldwide, and assessing Alianza Verdes’s informational website. Through our research, we found an informational gap between Verdes users and the resources available to them. Our team provided improved educational resources such as: an informational website, video and infographic tutorials, and storefront information.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Roberts, Wynn
• Colon-Heyliger, Allison
• Whalen, Nicholas
• Aloise, Megan

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030422-180901
• 49621

Keyword

• Monteverde
• Local Currency
• Verdes

Advisor

• Strauss, Sarah

Year

• 2022

Center

• Monteverde, Costa Rica Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Irene Chen
• Kelly Lange

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2022-03-04

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright