LOG IN REGISTRATION		NEW SEARCH | ENERGY GLOBE start page   Deutsch English DETAIL VIEW WINNER Submitted by: Susanne Heiße Earth Suject: Pura Vida makes good use of waste Einreicher 2007 Guatemala /Amerika Pura Vida (pure life) was launched in 2004 as a pilot project of a private initiative by Susanne Heisse in Guatemala. Raised environmental consciousness combined with practical solutions aim to put the brakes on the enormous pollution of drinking water, air and soil to assure improved quality of life for the Mayan community. Indigenous families stuff loose household garbage into a plastic bottle, then compress and seal it for later use as free local construction material. This form of construction has the additional advantage of being earthquake-safe and highly insulating. The experience gained by Pura Vida since 2004 has been disseminated via educational campaigns, workshops and publications at the regional level. The recently published Pura Vida Recycle Manual in Guatemala has spread to the national level to promote the awakening ecological movement of Pura Vida. Awards: National ENERGY GLOBE Overall Winner Guatemala 2007 1st Place Keywords: building materials, garbage, waste prevention, waste treatment [Request contact data]   [Recommend]   [E-mail to Energy Globe]   [New Search]
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