São Paulo artisans convert subway construction uniforms into new backpacks
A São Paulo startup called Ciclou partnered with Acciona to turn discarded subway construction uniforms into backpacks for local artisans.
Partnership connects waste generators with makers
Ciclou links major waste producers like infrastructure companies with informal workers from the city outskirts. The system matches industries that generate fabric scraps with a network of seamstresses and designers. This approach turns environmental liabilities into economic opportunities for the local community.
Acciona donates uniforms to transform team
Acciona provided old technical uniforms from its Line 6 subway construction sites instead of sending them to landfills. A group of six artisans received the donated textiles along with support from a local NGO. The team cleaned and cut the material to begin the transformation process.
Network supports informal workers in city
The initiative focuses on including people who often work without formal contracts or stable income. These local creators form a decentralized network that seeks economic inclusion for its members. The project addresses the challenge of finding someone to transform collected waste into useful goods.
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