PET is one of the most common plastics in the world. You’ll find it in most stores and supermarkets, as it’s widely used for soft drinks, water bottles, and sports drinks.
However, PET is highly polluting because it’s extremely resistant to biodegradation — it can take up to 1,000 years to break down.
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How much do we need?
1 kilo = 25 bottles of ½ liter
750
of 500 ml
= 1 jacket
600
of 500 ml
= 1 Blanket
(1.70 x 1.40 m)
600
of 500 ml
= 1 Poncho
(0.90 x 0.90 m)
600
of 500 ml
= 1 sweatpants
600
of 500 ml
= T-shirt
425
of 500 ml
= 1 Cap
300
of 500 ml
= 1 Pair of socks
Through recycling
What have we achieved?
Figures from 2016 to July 2025
+0M
recycled plastic bottles
(equivalent to over 1,000 tons of PET plastic bottles)
blankets delivered
+0
ponchos delivered
+0
pairs of socks delivered
+0
t-shirts delivered
+0
caps delivered
+0
jackets delivered
+0
jogger pants
+0
By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the sea…
In 2017, Julián Siucho Garofolin, a student at Colorado School of Mines, founded Caminando Ando, focused on recycling plastic to create socks and ponchos. Together with Pedro Brescia Hoffman, the initiative merged with Ayudando Abrigando, forming a single organization dedicated to responsible recycling and social support. During this time, Ayudando Abrigando participated in international conferences and established partnerships with companies that continue to collaborate with us today.
Pedro Brescia
Co founder
In 2017, Pedro Brescia Hoffman, a student at The Wharton School of Business, founded Caminando Ando, focused on recycling plastic to create socks and ponchos. Together with Julián Siucho Garofolin, the initiative merged with Ayudando Abrigando, forming a single organization dedicated to responsible recycling and social aid. During this time, Ayudando Abrigando participated in international conferences and established partnerships with companies with which it continues to collaborate today.
Caterina Franco
Director
I joined Caminando Ando when I was 14 years old. I really enjoy skiing in the water and playing soccer. I really like having an impact on the lives of others and helping those most in need.
Sofia Poppe
Director
I joined Caminando Ando when I was 13 years old. My passions include alpine skiing and studying physics. I hope to influence and help many individuals through our positive actions as an organization.