Eco-Friendly Products Made in Colombia: A Beacon of Sustainable Innovation

Colombia gains global praise. It shows off eco ideas and smart work. Entrepreneurs craft green products. They protect nature and boost local skill. They spark tech ideas that help people and the earth.

Key Sustainable Innovations from Colombia

Oxobiodegradable Straws

Promociones Fantásticas S.A.S makes oxobiodegradable straws. These straws need sunlight and oxygen to break down. They leave no dust and fight plastic waste. They serve Latin America and the U.S. Europe may join soon.

ArthroFood: Cricket Flour

Microbiologist Yovanna Andrea Serrato and biologist Diego Alberto Cruz lead ArthroFood. They produce cricket flour as a protein source. Cricket farming cuts greenhouse gases by 85%. It uses 1,000 times less water and saves space. This method helps feed vulnerable communities.

Yuca Bags

Natpacking, led by Jovany Pérez, designs yuca bags. The bags use cassava starch to break down in 180 days. As Latin America’s first 100% organic packaging brand, Natpacking uses local, renewable materials. Their bags help cut plastic waste in homes and industries.

Recycled Plastic Bricks

Fernando Llanos co-founded Conceptos Plásticos. They turn 70 tons of reused plastic into building bricks. The bricks cost up to 30% less than normal materials. This work helps solve rural housing needs. Their project won first place at The Venture 2016 for social and eco gains.

Biodegradable Plates

Claudia Barona and Andrés Benavides started Lifepack. They make disposable plates from corn and pineapple fibers. The plates hold seeds that grow after use. Called Papelyco, these plates work in several Colombian cities. They mix everyday use with nature care.

Colombia’s Commitment to Sustainability

These products show Colombian drive. Entrepreneurs work for green plans, efficient resource use, and social good. They use local raw materials and fresh methods. Colombia leads as a global green innovator.

For readers who want more, Colombia also offers a solar car, strong headphones for kids, and water reuse systems.

Sources: Colombia Country Brand – "Made in Colombia: Eco-friendly products to save the planet" (March 23, 2025)
Explore more: Learn about other sustainable Colombian products and stories on the official Marca País website.

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