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Rede Asta on Encontro com Fátima Bernardes

September 14, 2026

Alice Freitas, co-founder of Rede Asta, appeared on Rede Globo's program Encontro com Fátima Bernardes. The conversation focused on conscious consumption, the circular economy, and the power of Brazilian craftsmanship.

Fátima Bernardes received a wallet made from PET bottles as a gift, an example of how waste can be transformed into new products. The wallet was crafted by the artisan group Criando Arte, from Cidade de Deus, RJ.

Alice Freitas and Fátima Bernardes with the wallet made from a PET bottle

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Click here to watch the full program. Alice's segment begins at the 35-minute mark.

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