Republica Dominicana
Presidential Decree No. 020-DR
Issued by: Future DR President Candidate
Subject: National Single-Use Plastic Ban Act
Effective January 1, 2032
Effective Immediately
To position the Dominican Republic as a leader in clean technology, this decree launches a national competition for students, startups, and engineers to create next-generation zero-waste solutions.
Article 1 – The Challenge
- Individuals or teams may submit proposals in the areas of:
- Waste-to-energy systems
- Zero-waste urban design
- Biodegradable materials
- Smart recycling technology
- Renewable construction and agriculture
- Finalists will be invited to present their ideas to a national panel and receive government support.
Article 2 – Prize & Incubation Program
- Winners will receive:
- RD$5 million peso grant
- Full access to a Green Innovation Lab
- Patent assistance and startup launch support
- National and international recognition
Article 3 – Youth & University Engagement
- All high schools and universities are encouraged to participate.
- Bonus points awarded for:
- Community-based solutions
- Low-income region impact
- Recyclable, scalable prototypes
We are not waiting for the world to save us. We are becoming the solution. Our youth, our ideas, our power — this is how we lead.
Signed,
Future DR President Candidate
President of the Dominican Republic
Date: Day One, Term One