Save Motagua River · Air & Environment

Save Motagua River
Country: Guatemala · Zacaps
Category: Air & Environment
Impact Areas: Adaptation, Circular Economy
Stage: Ideation
Team Size: 02
Website: —
Elevator Pitch
Collecting plastic and turning it into blocks for building houses and planters to save the Motagua River basin
Climate Problem
The Motagua River basin is polluted by the Guatemala City landfill; currently, the pollution is not being treated and is being ignored, flowing all the way to the Caribbean Sea and polluting the entire river along its course. That is why it is important to save it
Solution
Collecting plastics and turning them into blocks, creating protective barriers, reforesting, and protecting biodiversity
Revenue Model
Selling the collected plastic blocks and creating nurseries for plants that can be used for crafts, such as bamboo and other varieties suitable for reconstruction
Target Market
Construction companies, landscaping companies
Social Impact
Indigenous Peoples, People Living in Extreme Poverty
Demand Evidence
Construction activity is on the rise, and it is necessary to use recycled materials in building
Competitors
No one is doing what we're planning to do
Founder Expertise
We have worked on entrepreneurial and social impact projects, developing ideas that transform communities and create a positive impact.
External Support
No external support has been received yet.
Source: ClimateLaunchpad 2026 Application · App ID: 8845
Ingested: 2026-05-25