Bolivian pioneers in the manufacture of ecological wood – MADEC

Tatiana Sanabria reports for El Deber: Pioneers in the manufacture of ecological wood IDEA: The Madec company has been three years in the national market, manufacturing wood out of rice shell and recycled plastic. It is the first industry of its kind in South America. Innovative, practical, durable and environmentally-friendly. So is the ecological wood…

A Bolivia paper fashion boutique, by Marion Macedo!

Gina Baldivieso writes for Pagina Siete: Marion Macedo opened her paper fashion boutique PROJECT: designs have become international gateways, including the 2008 edition of the Hall of Chocolate Tokyo, the Fair of Chocolate from France and the Bienal de Diseño from Madrid. Antique posters, unused photo paper or old newspaper pages come to a new…

Nice Christmas manger, and a good way to recycle

Guiomara Calle reports for La Razon: Mangers of stone are the most required A family of artisans working in the construction; that takes up to six days Cribs covered with stones and bricks residues cause interest in the people who come to the Christmas fair, installed in the Bicentennial fairground field of the city of…

What to do with all the polluting plastic bags in Bolivia?

A very important article that should make us rethink about our habits and to be more protective of our environment. Alexander Terrazas reports for El Dia: The bags that invade us Impact. Every day, we use 1.3 million plastic bags in Bolivia, according to a study by Lidema. 65% of the national population still uses…