An initiative that began as a side job has become an active attempt in helping the environment. Hailing from Paraiba, Brazil, Amarildo Silva wanted to find ways to add some money to his cashier income. Seeing that there was plenty of useless waste on the street, he came up with the idea of repurposing old tires.
Whenever he has free time, Amarildo collects discarded tires, and gives them a new life by transforming them into special animal beds. He has already sold more than 500 pieces to date. He mostly delivers inside Brazil but his efforts have become so popular, he already has orders from Europe, North America and Asia.
Aside from the animal beds, he also added flowerpots and recycling containers to his portfolio of creations. His works has become so popular that he is now being asked to speak to young people in different public schools.
Amarildo Silva lives in Paraiba, Brazil. He has found a way to help the environment while creating something animals will love.
