El PET es un plástico muy común en todo el mundo. Se encuentra en la mayoría de tiendas y supermercados, ya que se utiliza en una amplia variedad de productos, como bebidas gaseosas, botellas de agua y bebidas rehidratantes.
Sin embargo, el PET es altamente contaminante debido a su resistencia a la biodegradación, ya que tarda hasta 1,000 años en descomponerse.
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¿Cuánto necesitamos?
1,000
de 500 ml
= 1 polo
1,000
de 500 ml
= 1 frazada
(1.70 x 1.40 m)
850
de 500 ml
= 1 gorro
750
de 500 ml
= 1 pantalón polar
750
de 500 ml
= 1 poncho
(0.90 x 0.90 m)
500
de 500 ml
= 1 par de medias
Mediante el reciclaje
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Cifras hasta octubre 2024
773,580 kilos
+0M
botellas de plástico recicladas
frazadas entregadas
+0
ponchos entregados
+0
pares de medias entregados
+0
polos entregados
+0
pantalones buzos entregados
+0
gorros entregados
+0
Para 2050, podría haber más plástico que peces en el mar...
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 aid. During this time, Ayudando Abrigando participated in international conferences and established partnerships with companies with which it continues to collaborate 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.