Life Out Of Plastic - L.O.O.P.Designs and sells green products made from recycled bottles.
L.O.O.P.’s commercial activities include the sale of products made from 100% rPET fibre (textile derived from PET bottle recycling) locally manufactured by women, and the provision of environmental educational services to the private sector. Profits fund L.O.O.P.’s awareness campaigns, including an annual public recycled art exhibition and a nationwide beach clean-up. L.O.O.P.’s three-pronged approach combining products and services with public advocacy to bring about social change is unique in the marine conservation field in Peru.
Partners
RECIAMANCAES is a recycling microenterprise led by women and L.O.O.P.’s priority beneficiary. It seeks to strengthen the organisation and empower its members.
Conservamos Por Naturaleza is a Peruvian NGO. Together with L.O.O.P. it organises the annual national beach clean-up and tri-annual retreats.
Fundación OLI Perú produces and markets a joint collection of products made from the textile sold by L.O.O.P.
Red Peruana Ciclo de Vida develops a Life Cycle Analysis for recycled plastic products currently manufactured in Peru.
ecOcéanica designs a marine debris study in cooperation with L.O.O.P., bringing in expertise in marine biology and conservation work.
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Supporters
The 2013 SEED Gender Equality Awards are supported by UN Women, the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
The 2013 SEED Gender Equality Awards are supported by UNIDO, which promotes and accelerates inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
The 2013 SEED Gender Equality Awards are supported by the international law firm, Hogan Lovells.
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