Project

Retrak

Young Mexicans are developing construction projects with a social and environmental impact. They have conceived a recyclable and sustainable building material based on Tetrapak.
Photo of a big group of people standing in front of a frame being built from Polyaluminium, a sustainable recycled material

The 2017 earthquake in Mexico left many buildings and houses destroyed. A group of young Mexicans have been asking themselves many questions. How is it possible to propose a building system with social and environmental impact? Can this be done using sustainable materials? Retrak was born from these reflections. 

They decided to change the way educational spaces and social housing are built through design and construction. In Mexico, the team develops projects with local governments and private industries that seek to use sustainable designs and environmentally friendly materials. Projects are carried out as part of an exchange for the development of a local community. The team also provides waste management within the communities to benefit from Retrak鈥檚 expertise. 

A recyclable and sustainable material 

Retrak uses Polyaluminio, a non-structural building material for houses and other constructions. A sustainable material, made from recycled Tetrapak packaging. This material is certified as a sustainable solution by Solar Impulse. 

In order to keep evolving, Retrak validates international construction and impact certifications with the aim of becoming a reference in sustainable design and construction. With the ambition of developing abroad. 

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Picture of social housing being built from Polyaluminium, a sustainable recycled material
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Photo of social housing constructed from recycled and sustainable materials
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Project began: 02/01/2018 

Leading organisation: Retrak 

The country where the team is based: Mexico 

Covered Countries: Mexico, Canada, United States of America, France 

Theme: Biodiversity, Education for Sustainable Development 

Sub-themes: Cities, Cultural diversity, Environment, Food and food security, Forests and desertification, Gender equality and women's empowerment, Knowledge sharing, Natural resource management, Resources management, Sustainable lifestyles, Waste management 

Tag: #Women #Youth 

Project needs

  • Communication strategy design 
  • Equipment supply 
  • Financial management 
  • In search of financial partners 
  • Press relations 
  • Social Media 
  • Sponsorship/ Philanthropy 
  • Strategy/advocacy 
  • Training 

 

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