We Are Here to
Connect
Educate
Inspire
We foster a more connected, regenerative, and mindful society by addressing critical environmental issues through innovative community-led solutions.
Our mission is to reduce waste, enhance community living, and promote a healthier relationship between humans and the environment.
What We Do
- Addressing Immediate Environmental Challenges: Tackling plastic pollution and invasive species to protect and restore natural ecosystems.
- Community Empowerment: Bringing people together to collaborate on projects to protect and regenerate their environment, fostering a sense of shared purpose and community.
- Education and Awareness:Â Empowering communities with the knowledge and resources to inspire and implement social and environmental development within their community.
- Global Outreach: Expanding the movement by connecting similar projects worldwide and offering free online resources to make holistic living accessible to all.
Connect
Volunteer - Community - Socials
Our mission is rooted in reconnecting people with themselves, their communities, and nature. We believe that many of today's challenges stem from the illusion of separation. Restoring these connections is key to our collective salvation.
Educate
Podcast - Resources - Blog
Education illuminates the path to a brighter future, unlocking the potential to create a world of endless possibilities. Humanity's future hinges on education that nurtures love, kindness, and moral growth, guiding us toward a more compassionate and enlightened tomorrow. We equip you with the tools, inspiration, and knowledge to become a Wasteless Warrior, leading your community toward a brighter future.
Inspire
Projects - Explore - Create
At Wasteless World, we ignite the spark of inspiration, motivating individuals to reach their full potential and make a meaningful impact on the world around them. By fueling creativity, sharing inspiring projects and solutions that are already making the world a better place, and driving progress, we empower people to believe in a world where we can waste less and love more.
Our Vision
Wasteless World envisions a future where communities thrive in harmony with nature, leading by example to create a global movement towards sustainability and mindful living. Through collective action, innovation, and a deep respect for the planet, we aim to leave a positive, lasting impact on the world.
Drawing from our journey, we're crafting a bold strategy to revolutionize waste management in Bocas and worldwide. By offering free, valuable, and engaging educational content across our media channels, we're empowering change-makers everywhere. Armed with the right tools, inspiration, and know-how, anyone can become a Wasteless Warrior, pioneering a sustainable future for their community.
Our founder Tom, is in the process of developing an educational podcast that we aim to have inspiring the soundwaves by the end of April. Setting this up properly requires time, planning, and funds, at this stage, he is funding it himself and doing the research and development in his spare time. One way you can help him get valuable Wasteless laughs to your ears sooner is by becoming a patreon, so he can afford to spend less time at his day job and more time doing what he loves, sharing, and caring.
Help us achieve our vision!
Our Values
- Sustainability: Prioritizing long-term ecological balance and mindful resource use.
- Community Leadership: Empowering local communities to take action and lead by example.
- Inclusiveness: Creating an open environment where everyone is welcome and valued.
- Innovation: Finding creative and effective solutions to environmental challenges.
- Compassion: Showing empathy towards the planet and all its inhabitants.
- Honesty: Maintaining transparency in actions and intentions.
- Respect: Treating all life and the environment with the utmost regard and consideration.
- Determination:Â Anything worth doing is worth working hard for. "Let out love blaze a trail through the world's darkness, igniting hope wherever it touches."
Our History
2019 - Information-based website built to educate and inspire mindful solutions to waste.
2020 - Amid global lockdowns, our founder Tom was in Panama and unveiled a groundbreaking solution to tackle plastic pollution in underdeveloped and remote areas, aligning with the circular economy principles. Inspired by this vision, a passionate group from Bocas del Toro invited Tom to spearhead the initiative, birthing Wasteless World's impactful journey in the community.
2021 - With our Wasteless Warriors team, we partnered with local entities to open Bocas del Toro's inaugural recycling center, introducing recycling bins, collection systems, and educational programs. These efforts aimed to reshape attitudes toward waste and protect our environment.
June 2021 - The Lionfish Project emerged from the innovative minds within the Wasteless World team, driven by their expertise. They devised an effective strategy to combat the invasive Lionfish threatening the marine ecosystem around Bocas del Toro.
2022 - Once the recycling center became self-sufficient, we advanced our vision of converting post-consumer plastic into plastic lumber. This innovation not only created jobs and reduced landfill waste but also supported Wasteless World's mission to enhance waste management infrastructure and education in Bocas del Toro. Serving as a model for similar communities worldwide.
Sep 17th 2022 - A devastating fire at 3 am engulfed our factory, erasing the hard work of our team and community. This tragic event was a significant blow to Wasteless World and the wider community. In response, we redirected our remaining energy and resources to sustain the Lionfish project, supporting both the community and our overarching mission, while we reevaluated our finances and strategized our next steps.
2023 - The fire tested Wasteless World on all fronts. Yet, with the resilience from lionfish jewelry sales and founder donations, we're bouncing back. This intense experience, though it downsized our team, has fortified our determination to press on, teaching us invaluable lessons along the way.
2024 - Our website's revival was fueled by the incredible support of our dedicated Patreon community. We're excited to demonstrate to everyone who shares our vision of a life enriched with more joy, more love, and less waste, that TOGETHER WE CAN, indeed forge a Wasteless World.
Tom Wright
Founder & CEO
Emilio Acin
Managing Director
Our Directors
Like chalk and cheese, these two men were meant to meet, with a shared drive to help society reconnect to mother nature, their determination to create a positive impact on the world has been the driving force behind the Wasteless World movement.Â