Chile's Recycla Serves a Triple Bottom Line
Brief Summary
Fernando discusses Recycler's mission to tackle electronic waste and provide jobs for ex-inmates in Latin America.
Key points
- The Green Revolution. Fernando aims to create a 'Green Revolution' through recycling and social impact.
- Second Chances for Ex-Inmates. Fernando discusses providing green jobs to ex-inmates, giving them a second chance.
- Challenges in Recycling. Fernando shares the initial disbelief and challenges faced in launching Recycler.
- Scaling Up Dreams. Fernando talks about expanding Recycler's impact beyond Chile to other countries.
- Advice for Social Entrepreneurs. Fernando emphasizes the importance of perseverance and networking for success.
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Episode highlights
- The Green RevolutionFernando aims to create a 'Green Revolution' through recycling and social impact.“I want to make it my own Green Revolution.”1:15Mar 21, 2012
- Second Chances for Ex-InmatesFernando discusses providing green jobs to ex-inmates, giving them a second chance.“Everyone deserves a second chance in life.”3:28Mar 21, 2012
- Challenges in RecyclingFernando shares the initial disbelief and challenges faced in launching Recycler.“At the beginning, nobody believed in us.”6:22Mar 21, 2012
- Scaling Up DreamsFernando talks about expanding Recycler's impact beyond Chile to other countries.“The dream is big to solve the same problem in Latin America.”9:10Mar 21, 2012
- Advice for Social EntrepreneursFernando emphasizes the importance of perseverance and networking for success.“Keep dreaming, keep working hard.”15:42Mar 21, 2012
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