Imagine for a moment that every leftover loaf of bread, every slightly bruised piece of fruit, every unsold meal at a café… could find a new purpose. Instead of ending up in the trash, as usually happens, those foods could make their way into the hands of someone who truly needs them—someone who values them, …
Mexican innovation an app that rescues food and fights waste Read More »
Everyday choices have the power to spark big changes in how we live and take care of our planet. Have you ever thought about recycling but didn’t know where to drop off your waste? You’re not alone! The good news is that this excuse is now a thing of the past. Today, there are apps …
Recycling just a click away: apps to locate recycling points near your home Read More »
In Chile, the problem of textile waste has stopped being “invisible” and moved to the center of public debate in recent years—especially after those viral 2021 images of clothing piled into mountains in the Atacama Desert (Alto Hospicio, Tarapacá). This didn’t happen overnight. For decades, the country has channeled a high volume of apparel—new items, …
Chile weighs fashion: REP textile and judicial plan to clean up the Atacama Read More »
From September 9 to 11, 2025, Bogotá will become the heart of environmental transformation as it hosts the International Summit on Sustainability and Environmental Innovation—a landmark gathering for Latin America and the world in sustainable innovation. The event is organized by the Regional Autonomous Corporation (CAR Cundinamarca) together with strategic allies such as PRISA MEDIA, …
In Latin America, universities are becoming living laboratories for sustainable solutions. From these creative hubs, researchers and students are exploring natural fibers and resources to transform them into innovative materials that can help reduce our dependence on plastic—one of the biggest environmental headaches of our time. Today, we want to shine a light on an …
Sustainable Biomaterials: Colombia’s Innovative Alternative to Plastic Read More »
It’s becoming crystal clear that the old “take, make, toss” routine just isn’t cutting it anymore when it comes to caring for our planet. Enter the Circular Economy—a game-changing mindset that squeezes every last drop of value from what we already have, keeps waste to an absolute minimum, and—bonus!—throws Mother Nature a much-needed lifeline. Here’s …
Profitable recycling: Sinba’s lessons for Latin American companies Read More »
Recycling Just Got Smarter: Meet the Tech That’s Turning Trash into Rewards In a world where recycling often feels more like a chore than a meaningful step toward our well-being, some ideas are flipping the script—making it fun, useful, and fully connected with today’s tech. That’s exactly where The Cube comes in: a smart machine …
The Future of Recycling: Vending Machines That Pay You to Protect the Planet Read More »
Just like how we treat our planet, we all know that water will be a precious resource in the future. However, we don’t need to wait that long to realize that approximately 780 million people around the world still don’t have access to clean drinking water. To tackle this global issue, researchers at the Swiss …
Innovative Water Purification Filter: A Game-Changer for Clean Water Read More »
To reduce the environmental pollution our planet is facing, ideas and initiatives like the one demonstrated by a group of young Peruvians are essential. These young innovators have created a model for manufacturing and reusing organic products that allows them to make plates from banana leaves. Materials like Styrofoam and other petroleum-based products are not …
Banana Leaves for Making Plates: A Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Alternative Read More »
Since February 13, 2022, Chile has been enforcing Law 21.368, which regulates the use of single-use plastics and plastic bottles. So, what’s this all about? In simple terms, it bans the use of plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, and skewers, as well as any foam containers in food establishments like restaurants, cafes, or soda fountains. This …
Single-Use Plastics Ban: A Step Toward a Greener Future Read More »