We Are Driven by Our Social Investment Projects

For nearly 70 years in the market, we have strived to make a positive impact on the community through social investment projects aimed at improving the quality of life. Below are some of the actions we’ve taken to make our purpose of “Together, we protect the planet and life” a…

We Are Driven by Our Social Investment Projects

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October 10, 2024

For nearly 70 years in the market, we have strived to make a positive impact on the community through social investment projects aimed at improving the quality of life. Below are some of the actions we’ve taken to make our purpose of “Together, we protect the planet and life” a reality.

House Built from Plastic Packaging Waste 

In October 2019, we delivered a house built from plastic packaging waste to a family in El Retiro, Antioquia. This home was the result of collecting PET bottles with food packaging, disposable items, plastic bags, and all kinds of flexible plastic packaging. The new home for this family was constructed with the same characteristics as a conventional house: it is earthquake-resistant, thermo-acoustic, sustainable, durable, and recoverable. It includes a kitchen, living-dining area, two bedrooms, and a bathroom, covering an area of 54 m².

Donation of Tables to Educational Institutions

In 2021, during the height of the pandemic, we donated 24 dining tables made from plastic wood, using recycled plastic, to the educational institutions Concejo Municipal de Itagüí and Benedikta Zür Nieden, which serve 2,000 and 1,653 students, respectively. This social investment contributed to the development of children and young people during a challenging time.

Donation of a Playground and Picnic Tables 

In 2023, we supported two educational communities by donating furniture made from plastic wood. We donated 16 picnic tables to the Cristo Rey Educational Institution in Medellín and one playground along with eight picnic tables to the Los Gómez Educational Institution in Itagüí. 

As part of our ongoing plan, we continue to develop social investment projects with environmental impact. For 2024, we’ve already set our goals and strategy to keep improving the quality of life for many people in our region.