Guatemala Appeal

As Green as it Gets have asked for £2150 for product development and further equipment. Our trustees are sending £750 immediately and are inviting additional contributions amounting to £1400 to support the project.

A steam distiller will enable them to produce essential oils from flower petals to give the cosmetics their scent and with a combination press they will be able to produce carrier oils from macadamia nuts, castor beans and coconuts.

In 2009 we provided a 20 ton hot and cold oil press to process macadamia oil, cocoa butter and avocado oil, a filtration system and vacuum distiller for turning wasted coffee fruit into ethyl alcohol for use in cosmetics. We also supplied scales, mixers and packaging equipment for a range of products, including face and hand creams, and a line of scented oils, soaps and shampoos. With additional equipment they will be able to produce more and take the project to a new level.

Claire Betts from our projects team visted As Green as it Gets in September. You can read Claire’s report about Maria Benita's Lip Balm  here.

Contributions

If you would like to make a donation or set up a monthly direct debit to support our work, please click onto our Donations pages or go to www.justgiving.com/lata.  

Date added: 03 December 2011