Mythika · Air & Environment

Mythika
Country: Guatemala · Guatemala
Category: Air & Environment
Impact Areas: Mitigation, Circular Economy
Stage: Launched
Team Size: 50
Website: —
Elevator Pitch
We recycle PET bottles that we collect from rivers, oceans, and lakes, involving primarily low-income individuals to turn them into yarn
We design fabrics that tell stories about our countries and incorporate advanced technology
We produce clothing
Climate Problem
The pollution of rivers, lakes, and oceans, and its consequences, including the deterioration of air quality, the death of marine species, and more
Solution
Watershed collection and cleanup systems
Job creation
Waste management education programs
Revenue Model
Sale of the clothing we produce
Target Market
People of both genders who enjoy tech-driven designer clothing, particularly those who want to support social causes and help improve the environment; primarily aged 20 and older; from middle- and upper-middle-income backgrounds
Social Impact
Indigenous Peoples, Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic - Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Migrants, Refugees - Asylum-seekers and Internally Displaced People, People Living in Extreme Poverty, Women, LGBTQI+ People
Demand Evidence
Global trends over the past 15 to 20 years have shown steady and rapid growth in ethnic fashion and fashion with a social and environmental focus; our project has been well received
Competitors
No one else does what we do—or anything with such an impact
Founder Expertise
A team with over 100 years of combined knowledge and experience in environmental issues, production, design, management, strategy development, recycling, human development, and much more
External Support
BI Challenge Scalability Award
Angel Award from the Taiwanese Embassy / Ministry of Economic Affairs
Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 7613
Ingested: 2026-05-25