ABOUT US
What began as a citizen initiative, has transformed into the first inclusive recycling startup in Ecuador.
A company with purpose!
What Moves Us (Mission)
Where are we going (Vision)
What we are (Values)
Our beginnings
Our story
2015
ReciVeci began as a voluntary citizen initiative in the La Carolina neighborhood, emerging in response to the proliferation of trash containers in Quito and the challenges this posed for the work of base recyclers and their families. The first meeting was facilitated by Fundación Ciudadanía Inteligente from Chile, which organized a workshop to create a project focused on Recycling and Technology. This took place at the first IMPAQTO headquarters in Quito.
2016
We launched a crowdfunding campaign to develop the first version of the mobile app, ReciApp, aimed at showcasing the faces of base recyclers: who they were, how they got into recycling, and their dreams. We exceeded our fundraising goal in record time.
2017
We participated in and won the Urban Entrepreneurship Challenge organized by IMPAQTO. With that capital, we released a new, more interactive version of the app and began to establish ourselves as a startup. The launch of the new app version took place at Parque Urbano Cumandá, where we celebrated alongside base recyclers.
2018
We introduced an improved version of ReciApp during the Art and Recycling event in partnership with the Brazilian organization Pimp my Carroça. At this event, carts were given to base recyclers, which had been creatively modified by over 10 urban artists. It was a day dedicated to base recyclers, featuring dental care, hairstyling, and activities for children.
2020
During the pandemic, ReciApp gained greater visibility among citizens as it facilitated direct recycling without compromising their health, significantly improving working conditions for base recyclers at that time. We also implemented a rewards points system for recycling. That year, we won the BID-FEMSA Award in the Solid Waste category, competing against thousands of initiatives across the region.
2022
We entered the third cohort of the international 100+ Accelerator program, driven by four global consumer companies: AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever. Thanks to this program, ReciVeci gained exposure by launching a pilot project with Coca-Cola and Cervecería Nacional in Ecuador. Additionally, we collaborated with the United Nations (UN) and secured the bid for Coca-Cola’s Zero Waste Store project.
2023
A new version of ReciApp was released, enhanced with a focus on users and features to implement campaigns with partner companies. We worked with a broad portfolio of clients/partners aiming to improve their environmental and social practices.
Our team
Meet the Faces Behind ReciVeci!
Specialist in comprehensive solid waste management and inclusive recycling. Currently serves as an external consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and MANUIA on projects related to innovation in the solid waste sector, recycling, and the circular economy. She dreams of creating more sustainable and inclusive communities in Latin America.
Geographer with an MSc in Society and Environment, experienced in comprehensive solid waste management, responsible consumption, inclusive recycling, circular economy, and social and environmental responsibility. Dreams of a society where everyone has equal rights and opportunities, and where recycling, returning, and responsible consumption are habitual practices.
Specialist in sustainable buildings and cities with a focus on solid waste management, inclusive recycling, and circular economy. One Young World Delegate 2023. Former university lecturer and environmental consultant on solid waste issues. Passionate about parties, mountains, and dogs. Dreams of living in a community where nothing is wasted and there is no social inequality.
Graduated in Economics and Finance with MBA. He has more than 20 years of experience in finance, working in companies such as PMI and Laboratoria. Founder of Prospera, where she provides services as a Fractional CFO. At ReciVeci®, she acts as a financial advisor, helping to make impactful decisions.
Dream with use finance as a tool to create value, equity and positive impact.
Environmental engineer with a master's degree in Local and Territorial Development and specialization in Leadership, Climate Change and Cities. More than 20 years of experience in solid waste, circular economy, public policies, urban fauna and protected areas. Dream with apply their knowledge at the service of the environment, sustainable development and the most vulnerable communities.
Environmental Water and Sanitation Technologist with experience in solid waste management focused on inclusive recycling and partnerships with strategic stakeholders. Currently serves as the Coordinator of Alliances and Community at ReciVeci and is a student of Environmental Engineering. She dreams of participating in environmental and social projects that contribute to climate change mitigation.
Environmental Engineer with experience in inclusive recycling, waste management and circular economy. He has provided technical support in projects focused on waste reduction, circular economy and inclusive recycling for international organizations and the public and private sectors.
Dream with a society free from discrimination, with responsible consumption habits, without poverty or waste.
Full stack developer with experience in creating cross-platform mobile applications and web solutions focused on social issues (activism, recycling, health) across various cities and regions. Dreams of participating in global development projects that provide technological assistance to those in greatest need and make technology accessible to everyone.
Believe in the power of stories to heal, connect and transform. Audiovisual and multimedia producer with experience in UNHCR, digital media and social organizations. He works from sensitive communication, with a focus on human rights, human mobility, environmental justice and LGBTIQ+ rights. Dream with that one day everything will be as we dreamed it would be.
Social communicator with a master's degree in Creative Documentary Cinema. His interests are linked to communication with a social impact. In 2018, he created “Cine-Hogar Workshop”, a traveling documentary film workshop with a social focus taught between Venezuela and Ecuador.
Dream with make documentaries around the world.
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