Project Concepts
Our three flagship ECOSUSTAIN programs aimded at transforming environmental challenges into opportunities for education, livelihoods, and regeneration.
EcoSoap – Waste to Detergent
In Brazil, over 3 billion litres of cooking oil are used every year — but less than 3% is recycled. When poured down drains, this oil contaminates rivers and soil, polluting 1,000 litres of water for every litre discarded.
EcoSoap transforms this waste into impact. Through community “Green Hubs,” ECOSUSTAIN trains women and youth to safely collect and recycle used cooking oil into eco-friendly detergent. This simple circular-economy process:
- Reduces water pollution and landfill waste
- Creates new income sources for local families
- Promotes environmental education and circular habits
- Each 100 litres of recycled oil provides detergent for 50 households, turning a pollutant into a product of dignity and sustainability.
Impact goals:
100,000 litres of oil recycled per year
1,000 women and youth trained by 2030
100 million litres of water preserved annually
SDGs: 5 (Gender Equality) · 6 (Clean Water) · 8 (Decent Work) · 12 (Responsible Consumption)
EcoHouse – Sustainable Construction
Reimagining rural housing through natural, low-carbon building.
Brazil faces a housing deficit of 5.8 million homes. Traditional materials like cement and steel raise both costs and carbon emissions, leaving rural families with few sustainable options.
EcoHouse introduces bio-based and circular construction methods that use local soils, recycled materials, and solar integration. The result? Affordable homes, 60% cheaper than tradional methods, that are cooler, stronger, and emit up to 40% less CO₂.
Each project trains local builders in with different natural technologies, empowering them to replicate and sustain the model independently, building climate resilience and community skills.
Impact goals:
60% reduction in construction waste
40% lower carbon emissions per home
500 local builders trained by 2030
SDGs: 9 (Industry & Innovation) · 11
(Sustainable Cities) · 13 (Climate Action)
EcoLink Cerrado – Digital Conservation
Connecting Indigenous youth to global biodiversity monitoring.
Brazil’s Cerrado biome, one of the planet’s richest ecosystems, faces rapid deforestation and biodiversity loss. Indigenous guardians — especially Xavante youth — are on the front line but often lack digital tools for environmental observation.
EcoLink Cerrado bridges this gap.
With the help of Starlink satellite internet and solar-powered cameras, Indigenous youth capture real-time footage of native species — such as the onça-pintada (jaguar), arara-azul (macaw), and lobo-guará (maned wolf).
This footage is streamed to an online Conservation Dashboard, transforming data into storytelling and connecting global donors to local action.
It’s both science and culture — a digital bridge between the Cerrado and the world.
Impact goals:
10 Indigenous conservation youth teams trained
5 biodiversity livestream sites operational by 2027
Increased global awareness and donor engagement for Cerrado protection
SDGs: 4 (Quality Education) · 15 (Life on Land) · 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Community Upcycling Workshops
Workshops for communities in rural Cerrado regions of Brazil, teaching creative upcycling techniques. These sessions focused on transforming unwanted items into useful products, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
Circular Economy Education Program
Developing an educational program for schools in the Cerrado, aimed at teaching communities about the principles and benefits of the circular economy. This initiative includes interactive presentations and activities to inspire younger generations to adopt sustainable practices.
Zero-Waste Pop-Up Event
Pop-up event in showcasing zero-waste lifestyle options. The event features local vendors, informational booths, and live demonstrations to encourage the community to embrace sustainable consumption habits.
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