We develop and support public policies, research, projects and actions aimed at protecting the environment and sustainable development. Our efforts are focused on expanding environmental awareness. We organize volunteer groups to develop coastal ecosystems clean-up and monitoring activities, and we develop and support research, programs, activities and actions aimed at protecting the environment, social welfare, health, circular economy, self-esteem and income generation. Our principal objective is to implement the project “Environmental Waste Collection System” in the Estuary of Santos an São Vicente to recovery degraded mangrove areas, generating income for young people and women who live on stilts through, plastic recycling, and thus reducing the amount of plastic to the ocean. To learn more about this project and about the Institute's work, visit https://www.institutoecofaxina.org.br.