In a world that is desperately seeking solutions for the waste crisis, a group of young students from the sixth year of School N° 4-025 Los Corralitos, in Guaymallén, has taken a step forward. With ingenuity and environmental commitment, they have created “Green Boost”, an organic fertilizer developed entirely from waste that commonly ends up in the trash.
This project not only offers an ecological alternative with the organic fertilizer to agrochemicals but also demonstrates the power of youth as a driver of change.
A green solution born from entrepreneurship: organic fertilizer
The idea of “Green Boost” arose within the Learn to Undertake program of Junior Achievement, a framework that encourages young people to develop their own initiatives.
Although their initial concept was discarded due to space limitations and materials, the team did not get discouraged.
With the guidance of an inspiring teacher, they redirected their energy towards a clear and powerful goal: to create a product that was accessible, practical, and above all, positive for the planet.
“We wanted to reduce the use of chemicals, reuse organic matter with the organic fertilizer, and decrease pollution,” explained the team members, summarizing the triple mission that drove their innovative venture.
From challenge to collective learning
The path to materialize “Green Boost” was not easy. The students faced real challenges from the world of entrepreneurship: learning to organize as a team, making collective decisions, and efficiently managing time to meet deadlines.
Technology became their great ally, using tools such as virtual voting and shared documents to overcome obstacles and consolidate their project.
Beyond the final product of the organic fertilizer, the students highlight the lessons learned in the process. The importance of teamwork, building mutual trust, and resilience to overcome difficulties became the most valuable learning from this adventure.
An impulse for the future
The effort and quality of “Green Boost” did not go unnoticed. In the 2025 edition of Learn to Undertake, which involved the participation of more than 9,000 students and 438 projects from across the country, their initiative stood out.
The highlight was their outstanding presentation at the Capitalization Round, an event where young entrepreneurs present their ideas to real investors to seek initial financing.
For its creators, this experience has been much more than a school project; it has been a confirmation of their potential. “We know it won’t be easy, but now we trust that we have the tools to continue undertaking,” they concluded with optimism, making it clear that this is just the first step on their path as future leaders of change.
