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Profitable recycling: Sinba’s lessons for Latin American companies

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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 …

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The Future of Recycling: Vending Machines That Pay You to Protect the Planet

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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 …

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Innovative Water Purification Filter: A Game-Changer for Clean Water

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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 …

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Banana Leaves for Making Plates: A Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Alternative

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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 …

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Single-Use Plastics Ban: A Step Toward a Greener Future

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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 …

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Women Head of Households Create Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Salt

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Sometimes we wonder how we can make a difference in the world. The answer is simpler than we think: it only takes small actions regarding how we use our resources and, most importantly, the environment around us. This is the case for a group of women head of households in Ivory Coast, who have found …

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12 Innovative Circular Economy Startups to Watch in 2024: Pioneering Sustainability and Recycling Solutions

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We were really intrigued by this article published on the GreenBiz website, and we think it’s perfect to share with our community. You’ll learn about some incredible initiatives that startups are launching in 2024. Let us give you a brief overview, and trust us, you’ll be amazed! Just a quick note: the original article is …

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A Green Superhero and His Extraordinary Power

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Stories like these really warm our hearts, which is why we want to highlight the inspiring ones we come across throughout Latin America. This particular story stars a young man named Michell Delgado, who lives in Caracas, Venezuela. He has embarked on a mission straight out of a comic book: teaching schoolchildren how to defeat …

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How to Turn Plastic into Fuel: Sustainable Innovation for the Future

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A group of young innovators is shaking up the fuel industry by turning plastic waste into gasoline and other fuels. From Colombia, a group of brave entrepreneurs has been fine-tuning a solution to recycle waste materials like plastic and turn them into usable fuels for vehicles and agricultural machinery. Their journey began with humble beginnings—at …

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Fashion in Latin America: a path toward environmental responsibility

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Yes, it is possible to be successful in the fashion business in Latin America while incorporating more environmentally friendly processes. This is demonstrated by several companies based in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, which have not only focused on fashion trends but have also implemented more responsible practices in their production and life cycles. …

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