Furthermore, "less than developed" Latin American nations (including Costa Rica) have higher percentages of persons age 16-25--the age group on Earth always most prone to, most willing to, litter or dump waste. read more
The problem is not only a contradiction to the self-proclaimed ecological, diverse and clean reputation of the country, but also accurately illustrates the Tico short sightedness that prevents Costa Rica from becoming a developed nation. The Tico littering mentality is, in fact, a combination of short sightedness, laziness and pecking order. read more