Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
RSM Case Development Centre
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics:
Plastic waste; Recycling; Vulnerable communities; Housing; Construction; Close the loop; Latin America; NGO; Frugal innovation; Cross-sectoral collaboration
Tags:
UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs):
Goal 1: No poverty;
Goal 3: Good health and well-being;
Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure;
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities;
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities;
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production;
Goal 13: Climate action;
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
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Abstract
This case describes the evolution of the Colombian non-profit foundation 'Fundación llena una botella de amor' - Botellas de Amor (fill up a bottle with love), from its beginnings to its current situation (2021-2022). It discusses the role of different actors and explains the process used from the collection of plastics to the construction of furniture and houses. The case study provides the opportunity to analyse the main features of frugal innovation as well as to have a discussion about the role and occurrence of cross-sectoral collaborations in frugal innovation.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2021-2022.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
Colombia
Featured company
Botellas de Amor
Employees:
51-200
Turnover:
USD 320,000
Industry:
Construction
Featured protagonist
- John Berrio Lopez (male), Recycling industry professional
Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
RSM Case Development Centre
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
This case describes the evolution of the Colombian non-profit foundation 'Fundación llena una botella de amor' - Botellas de Amor (fill up a bottle with love), from its beginnings to its current situation (2021-2022). It discusses the role of different actors and explains the process used from the collection of plastics to the construction of furniture and houses. The case study provides the opportunity to analyse the main features of frugal innovation as well as to have a discussion about the role and occurrence of cross-sectoral collaborations in frugal innovation.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2021-2022.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
Colombia
Featured company
Botellas de Amor
Employees:
51-200
Turnover:
USD 320,000
Industry:
Construction
Featured protagonist
- John Berrio Lopez (male), Recycling industry professional
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Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
RSM Case Development Centre
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Field research