In Altamira, a small business turns recycled paper into seed-embedded sheets that grow into flowers, herbs and native plants.
Founded by Alessandra Moreira after personal hardship, Ecoplante has grown from a backyard venture into an example of sustainable entrepreneurship.
Experts say initiatives like this point to an Amazon bioeconomy where innovation, inclusion and forest conservation can grow together.
by Rafael Spuldar
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/01/amazon-entrepreneur-spreads-seeds-of-growth-with-recycled-paper/