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Location – Porta Alegre, Brazil
Groups involved – Likso, precious plastics
Background – Workshop and online store making and producing products to sell mostly for tourist and eco friendly members. Workshop set up with precious plastic open source technology
Aims – To make and sell recycled products, and to promote environmental learning in a social context
Resources recycled – multiple types of plastics - keychains, coasters, bottle openers, coffee filter holders.
Social impacts – Education of locals in reference to social and environmental issues at schools and events.
Economic impacts – Helps local economy by producing products
Environmental impacts – Reduce plastic waste
References - likso (@liksobrasil) • Instagram photos and videos Likso | Precious Plastic | Brasil Precious Plastic Community