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Dispatch from the ground: The New Press
Back in Buenos Aires, and it's summer time so everything moves at half-speed. The heat has eased up over the last few days and that has made it more comfortable to move around. Still, whatever the weather, the cartoneros are present, winding their way through the...
A tour of waste at Cooperativa Neuva Mente
Monday, Nov. 29 – Neuva Mente, 19 de deciembre, Abuela Naturaleza, La Base, UBA, WFL
Three and one-half years after setting this process in motion, documents are signed to release funds to build the first production hotpress in Buenos Aires. The Cooperativa de Trabajo 19 de deciembre will build the press and deliver it to the Cooperativa Neuva Mente...
Art reflecting life, Life recycling art
Last night we attended the opening of an exhibit at an art gallery here in San Telmo, just a few blocks from our apartment. The artist was named Adriana Gatti, and she had created a dress made of rubber from tires. Most definitely cool. Then she had taken photos of...
Engineers for Change
Much as it's thrilling to execute on a well-laid plan, sometimes the things you don't plan for - and couldn't have planned for if you tried in a million years! - are the most fun and satisfying of all. Case in point: Our discovery of Alejandro. Alejandro LaCaria is...
Here, There, and Everywhere
Today is our second ‘day off’ and a welcome relief from the grueling 14-hour days we’ve maintained since arriving in BsAs three weeks ago. Like our previous trips in 2007 […]