What We Recycle

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Our Recycling

What do we recycle at Ayudando Abrigando?

We recover materials that can have a second life and incorporate them into a transformation process that provides warm clothing and creates social impact.

PET Bottles

Water, soft drink, and other beverage bottles

PET Containers

Transparent containers identified with the PET symbol.

HDPE

High-density polyethylene containers.

Plastic Caps

Caps from PET bottles and containers. We separate and reuse them as well.

Other Waste

We do not accept other types of plastic, glass, metal, paper, or materials not included in the program.

Our Recycling

How much plastic do we need?

Every kilogram of recycled plastic is transformed into warm clothing for those who need it most.

12

Kilograms

= 1 Pair of Socks

17

Kilograms

= 1 Hat

20

Kilograms

= 1 T-shirt, Pair of Pants, or Tracksuit

25

Kilograms

= 1 Blanket

20

Kilograms

= 1 Poncho

30

Kilograms

= 1 Jacket

Our Impact

What are we achieving?

Figures updated as of September 14, 2026

blankets delivered
+ 0
ponchos delivered
+ 0
pairs of socks delivered
+ 0
T-shirts delivered
+ 0
hats delivered
+ 0
fleece jackets delivered
+ 0
pairs of fleece pants delivered
+ 0
Total Garments Donated
+ 0

Less waste on the planet.

More warm clothing for those who need it.

We give recovered materials a new life, transforming them into support that cares for the planet and provides warm clothing to the families who need it most.

How It Works

What do we do with what we recycle?

A process that transforms plastic into opportunities

We Collect

We collect PET and HDPE plastic from companies, educational institutions, clubs, and collection points through periodic campaigns.

We Transform

PET is transformed into recycled polyester fiber, and we use HDPE to make lids for our charity recycling bins.

We Produce

The fiber is transformed into fabric and then into warm clothing.

We Donate

The garments reach communities and people who need them most.

You can also be part of this circular economy.

Your recycling can become warm clothing

Take your materials to the nearest collection point and join this cause.

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