What if we told you that plastic bottles polluting Colombia’s oceans could become tools to empower children, spark innovation, and protect the planet? At Insider Foundation, we’re turning this vision into reality—and we need your help to scale it.
In 2025, we launched a groundbreaking 3D Printing & Recycling Initiative in Comuna 13, Medellín. But this isn’t just any STEM project. Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ We collect discarded water bottles—thousands of which litter streets and rivers here daily.
2️⃣ Our custom-built machine transforms them into 3D printer filament, slashing material costs by 80%.
3️⃣ Kids design and print solutions for their community: from school supplies to eco-friendly tools.
Why This Matters:
Colombia generates over 12,000 tons of plastic waste daily, much of which ends up in ecosystems. Meanwhile, children in underserved communities like Comuna 13 rarely get access to cutting-edge tech. Our project tackles both issues at once: cleaning the environment while equipping kids with future-ready skills.
Meet Juan, age 14. Last month, he designed a prototype for a low-cost water filter using our recycled filament. “Before, I saw plastic bottles as trash,” he says. “Now, I see them as possibilities.”
Our 2025 Mission:
We’re taking this project beyond Comuna 13. With your support, we aim to:
✅ Partner with Colombian companies to recycle their plastic waste into filament.
✅ Train schools across Medellín to adopt our “Recycle, Create, Educate” model.
✅ Inspire a generation of eco-innovators who see sustainability as a superpower.
But we can’t do it alone.
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For $1,000, you’ll help us build a new recycling machine for a partnering school.
This isn’t just about plastic—it’s about potential.
By investing in this project, you’re:
🔹 Keeping oceans cleaner
🔹 Teaching kids STEM skills that employers will fight for
🔹 Proving that sustainability and innovation go hand-in-hand
Join us in rewriting Colombia’s story—from one of waste to one of wonder. Donate, share our mission, or connect us with companies ready to turn their trash into opportunity.
Together, we’re printing a brighter future. Literally.
With determination,
The Insider Foundation Team
P.S. Imagine a world where every plastic bottle becomes a building block for change. That world starts here. 🌍♻️
Why U.S. Supporters Should Care:
Climate change and plastic pollution know no borders. By backing projects like ours, you’re fueling global solutions and empowering Colombia’s youth to lead the charge. Plus—kids here are designing solutions that could one day benefit communities worldwide. Let’s think bigger, together!