Millions upon millions of pounds of trash end up in the ocean and landfills across the globe each year. In an effort to minimize that number, Amarildo Silva from Brazil, 23, has developed a simple yet valuable hobby that helps both the earth and its creatures!
A store cashier by day and craftsman by night, Silva collects discarded tires and transforms them into eco-friendly and comfortable beds for animals. With his family’s help, he gathers every tire he can find from the streets or the landfills.
Collection time!
Cleaning — Check!
After cleaning all the tires one by one…Silva then paints the tires in bright, awesome colors.
Silva noticed that people were really liking his new product, so he started selling them on Instagram! He has since sold over 1000 tire beds!
His hobby has quickly turned into a full time business!
The best part, Silva’s hobby is helping animals all the while cleaning up the environment! He also makes flower pots too!
Silva shares his craft and knowledge with younger people too!
Such a great idea and amazing young man!