Flex Stone transforming plastic waste into decent housing in the Amazon
ABOUT IT
The Flex Store project aims to solve the problem of plastic waste in remote locations. The startup operates in the Amazon, helping to process different types and colors of plastic waste without the need for separation or cleaning. This process generates a by-product called "ecological gravel", which is used in construction and can be used to make cheaper bricks, contributing to a circular economy. Flex Stone is a patented technology developed at the Guamá Science and Technology Park (UFPA) over 4 years, which can process 96% of all types of plastic. The project has a partnership with the Belém Recyclables Cooperative.
Results and Objectives
- Process solid waste such as plastic and turn it into a by-product.
- Expansion of the Demonstration Unit at the Belém do Pará Recycling Cooperative.
- The plan is to process 30 tons of plastic a day by the end of October 2023.
- Build a house with 300,000 processed plastic bottles.
SDGs
1. No poverty , 11. Sustainable cities and communities , 12. Responsible consumption and production
External Certification
Não
National Commitments
National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS)
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