The Ministry of Production announced on May 3 that, together with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, it held demonstration workshops to support micro and small enterprises (MYPE) in their transition toward more sustainable, efficient, and competitive production models. The events took place in Lima, Arequipa, and La Libertad.
This initiative aims to help businesses adopt circular economy practices by showcasing successful cases from different sectors. The Ministry also presented various services available to MYPEs through organizations such as the Technological Institute of Production’s CITE network, the National Program Purchases from MYPErú, and the Sustainable and Global Mype initiative. These activities are part of the PRODUCE–AECID project for implementing the Circular Economy Roadmap for Manufacturing Industry and Domestic Trade by 2030.
During the workshops, entrepreneurs from sectors including woodwork, textiles, leather goods, and footwear demonstrated how they reuse materials or reduce waste. For example, Jessica Lopez from Kila Design and José Carlos Fernández from Pájaro Loco explained how they create furniture using surplus or second-use materials. In textiles, Melina Salazar from Metamorfosis showed how fabric scraps can be transformed into exclusive garments while providing social impact opportunities for women in correctional facilities. Jorge Cajacuri of Caxacori Studio introduced biomaterials made from grape skins or sugarcane residues used as high-quality soles or bioleather.
In leather processing and footwear production, Víctor Campos of Curtiembre Cuenca discussed efforts to reduce environmental impact through effluent recirculation and repurposing organic waste into pet food. Frank Flores of Kaluri described transforming leftover leather into pellets for synthetic sports fields while using digital design tools to minimize material waste during prototyping.
To expand these improvements across more companies nationwide—serving producers, entrepreneurs and communities throughout Peru according to the official website—the PRODUCE-AECID project is offering a free technical assessment for interested businesses. This evaluation includes an expert visit to identify cost reduction opportunities as well as resource efficiency measures that prepare firms to apply for upcoming competitive funding with ProInnóvate or other state financing mechanisms.
The Ministry of Production is responsible for creating national policies in fishing, aquaculture, micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as well as industry regulations designed to strengthen sustainable development according to its official website. The ministry operates under ministerial leadership at multiple facilities in San Isidro—including its central headquarters—and promotes social inclusion along with improved living conditions among fishermen and producers across Peru as reported by its official site.
Business owners interested in receiving a free assessment can submit their interest via an online survey provided by organizers.
