Our families were born and raised in Brazil, in the southern region of Minas Gerais, in the highlands of the Serra da Mantiqueira. From an early age, we grew up surrounded by nature, immersed in rich landscapes that shaped our respect for the environment and our connection to the land.

In 2015, while living in São Paulo - Brazil, we took our first concrete step toward reducing our family’s environmental footprint. We designed and built our own compost bin and began composting organic waste in our apartment. What started as an experiment quickly became a habit. Along the way, we learned through practice, iteration, and mistakes—and over time, we reduced our household waste by more than 50%.