Latin America Faces a Major Challenge—But There’s a Powerful Movement Rising Every year, Latin America produces millions of tons of waste. Yet, the people who are truly on the frontlines of this crisis—the grassroots recyclers—are often overlooked. These everyday heroes play a key role in managing what we throw away, but most of the time, …
FAIR TON – the dignification of recycling in Latin America 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 »
Let’s Talk Trash: Busting Plastic Recycling Myths and Doing It Right In this article, we’re diving into the wild world of plastic recycling — not just to share some tips, but also to bust a few myths that have been floating around for way too long. Sure, most of us want to recycle and feel …
The ABCs of plastic recycling. Read More »
Ecuador Steps into the Spotlight with Bold Moves Toward a Circular Economy When we talk about countries taking real action to build viable models for a Circular Economy, Ecuador is starting to stand out—and it’s not by accident. Back in 2021, Sambito, a business holding company focused on sustainable ventures, went all in and sponsored …
First Circular Economy Center created in Ecuador Read More »
Before we dive into this article, let’s set the stage. In Colombia, a game-changing law—Law 2232 of 2022—officially kicked in on July 7 of this year. This law is shaking up everyday life by banning single-use plastics. We’re talking about the usual suspects: grocery store bags, plastic sleeves for newspapers and magazines, laundry bags, disposable …
Single-use plastics: pros and cons of Colombian law. Read More »
Have You Noticed How Much Plastic You Use Every Day at Home? Take a quick look around your house—your kitchen, your bathroom, maybe even your closets. What do you see? Plastic. Everywhere. From your toothpaste tube to your face and hand creams, from shampoo bottles to ketchup containers, pasta bags, rice packaging—you name it, it’s …
“Refill” trend: fewer single-use plastics in your home. Read More »
At Trenza Verde, we’re on a mission—and it’s a powerful one. We’re here to share stories, articles, and real-life examples of companies, entrepreneurs, and original thinkers who have taken a bold leap into building incredible businesses inspired by the Circular Economy era. Why? Because one of the most important reasons is to show you that …
Minimal design made from rubble Read More »
This week, we’re heading down south—way down—to a country known for its strong eco-spirit. We’re talking about a region that’s considered a pioneer of Circular Economy in Latin America. And the star of the week? It was born in Chile and is already making its way into other South American countries. Our hope? That it …
Triciclos – We don’t see anything as trash. Read More »
Trash: A Key Asset for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Businesses Twenty years ago, the idea that waste could become the business of the future seemed unthinkable. But today, it’s a proven reality. Some companies are led by true visionaries—and this week’s article highlights the work of a company that has been part of Colombia’s business landscape …
The largest recycling plant in South America Read More »