The project showcases the potential of sustainable practices and social enterprise, repurposing plastic bags into plarn addresses waste. Sharing these skills guarantees the project's continuity, equipping participants to civilly tackle environmental and social issues. Transforming plastic bags into useful items inspires and encourages new environmental champions. Caring creates a ripple effect, demonstrated by the effort's global reach. Sharing this mission motivates people to make a real difference in their community, ensuring the project's evolving success and lasting impact. Furthermore, educating students and communities about plarning empowers individuals to participate in sustainable practices. Program success indicates a viable model for social ventures, generating income to support both environmental and public causes. Through collaborations with furniture and interior designers hettler.tüllmann and Sabah Shoes annual Miami pop-up , reached new audiences.

Beginning in 2023, the program expanded beyond traditional partnerships. By forging relationships with diverse sectors like businesses, museums and international faith-based organizations, the initiative's impact has expanded far beyond local boundaries. Participant diversity has led to new populations benefiting from our unique creations. In the Philippines, patient’s families who must sleep outside of the hospital will soon be getting these cushioning mats. For the first time the project evolved to include art installations and collaborations with fashion brands, showcasing the versatility of plarn. Through the collaboration with Sabah Shoes, NY’s Shaker Museum held an auction where one mat raised $600 donated to Miami-Dade’s homeless community. Helping Hands demonstrates the transformative power of innovation, compassion and the simple act of turning discarded plastic into hope.

With zero cost and 10 trainer-volunteers, transforming single-use plastic has provided community service opportunities to students, youth, community and cultural organizations, and corporate partners. The group combines civic action with social and environmental issues. Library outreach expanded to underserved populations while fostering civility and collaboration. Burgeoning alliances include an international design firm, a global footwear brand, an art installation at NY’s Shaker Museum and a display at Miami Beach's Standard Hotel. Bespoke items raised awareness and funds for the Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa. The project motivated a priest in the Philippines to teach plarning to the poor and displaced, imparting valuable life skills. Locally, the group teamed with Terra High School to create trashion dresses from plastic waste, illustrating the program's drive to engage people of all ages in addressing social challenges and promoting sustainability.