Argentina is projected to export more than USD 103 billion this year, the highest figure in its history.

The third edition of the "Plásticos por Útiles Escolares" initiative concluded on a Saturday in the Dominican Republic, resulting in the collection of 16.5 million plastic bottles. Participating families were provided with over 24,000 kits containing backpacks and electronic tablets in exchange for the recycled material.

The large-scale collection effort involved months of preparation by local residents. For instance, a family living in Los Guandules began gathering plastic bottles from the streets as early as January, steadily accumulating materials to secure school supplies through the program.