Lia Polo

Lia Polo is an innovator dedicated to addressing landfill pollution in Panama, where poor waste management continues to harm health and ecosystems. She is developing a solution that transforms waste into useful resources like clean energy and materials, benefiting local communities. By focusing on this work, she aims to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create new opportunities for recycling and education. This work is deeply personal to her because daily waste burning damages air quality, harms wildlife, and threatens people’s health. She believes small actions can lead to a cleaner, fairer future for all. With determination and vision, Lia is paving the way for sustainable solutions that make a real difference.