The paths of glass

The paths of glass

Fuente: Arenas de Vidrio Share After fifteen years of dedicating to collection management and logistics in Montevideo, Ana Paula Demaría found herself in need of reinventing herself. It was 2018 and, for reasons beyond her control, she had lost her two main clients,...
Arenas de Vidrio

Arenas de Vidrio

Fuente: Arenas de Vidrio Share Solid waste management is one of the main challenges of the cities. According to the Inter-American Development Bank, Latin America generates about 216 million tons of solid waste by year, of which 19% are materials with a high potential...
Combra Food: Logistics for food security

Combra Food: Logistics for food security

Share The logistics for the distribution of products is an essential element to guarantee access to food, one of the four principles for food security. The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact recognizes the importance of cities action to ensure that the supply and...
The raw material of utopia

The raw material of utopia

Share When Esteban Mantel began his master’s degree in Social Economy at the National University of General Sarmiento in 2017, he did not know that his way would lead him to rediscover the textile industry. Esteban is a graphic designer and has been working in...
A turn to sustainability

A turn to sustainability

Share Long ago, Magdalena Trucco and Bruno Benetti had shared an interest in environmental issues and the concern to generate a business based on sustainability and the circular economy. So, when they learned of the contest organized by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation...