02/05/2026
People First, Cold First Recycling — Now on GoFundMe
After reviewing feedback, I’ve moved this project from Kickstarter to GoFundMe and refined the scope to be clearer, more honest, and more realistic.
The project now focuses on a people-first, cold-first recycling pilot. Materials are sorted by people first, then cold processed to reduce moisture, odors, and material breakdown. The goal is to improve recycling outcomes using practical, human-centered methods rather than hype or excessive automation.
The fundraising goal has been set at $99,000 to realistically cover both startup costs and the first three months of operation. These costs include:
• fair wages for workers in a safety-critical environment
• founder compensation for full-time oversight and coordination
• a small industrial workspace and utilities
• cold processing infrastructure (freezer and setup)
• equipment, safety gear, licensing, insurance, and material sourcing
This is about building something real, ethical, and grounded in reality—and documenting what actually works so others can learn from it.
Support or sharing genuinely helps.
GoFundMe link:
https://gofund.me/9767d8bba
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Hi, my name is Mako, and I’m raising funds to build a small pilot for a human-first,… Michael Holmes needs your support for People-First, Cold-First Recycling