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Notice: The grand opening event originally planned for Jan. 13 has been postponed until further notice. However, small group tours of the facility ahead of the grand opening are still possible by emailing Myracle Mogul at mugolm@triton.uog.edu.

The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub will soon open its doors to the public in three houses at CHamoru Village in Hag氓t帽a. 

鈥淥ur team looks forward to all the creative products that will be developed by our talented community,鈥� said Austin Shelton, director of the Center for Island Sustainability at the 91快播, which developed the center and facilitates the island-wide in coordination with the Office of the Governor. 鈥淭he hub will reduce our island鈥檚 waste and diversify our economy through the stimulation of new green industries.鈥� 

Tools for community use

The facility provides tools and machines to upcycle materials into new products and prototypes with the added benefit of reducing the amount of waste going to the local landfill and providing alternatives to imported goods.

The makerspace area features machines capable of processing wood, metal, and various other materials. Creators can access a laser cutter, computer numerical control router, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and power tools, among other equipment. An area is devoted to the world-renowned brand machines, which can shred, extrude, inject, press, and melt plastic. 

Patrons can avail of the space and tools available for $50 per month or $500 per year with a 20% discount applicable to yearly memberships. 

Opportunities for learning and collaboration

An innovation space in the center allows patrons to collaborate with others, attend workshops and training sessions, and engage in business mentorship.

The center鈥檚 managing and support staff are seasoned in business and product development and are willing to share their skills and knowledge with those utilizing the spaces. 

Those eager to learn about the tools and circular economy process can attend creative workshops and hear from members of the UOG School of Business and Public Administration, Guam Unique Merchandise and Arts, the Small Business Development Center, and the Guam Economic Development Authority. 

Merchandise for environmentally conscious consumers

The general public can support the island鈥檚 emerging economy as well, by stopping in to browse the facility's green store, which features merchandise created in the makerspace being sold on consignment.  

Supporting cottage industries

The facility supports part of the G3 initiative鈥檚 mission to establish sustainable and profitable cottage industries and support regional economic development. 

Myracle Mugol, G3 circular economy coordinator through the UOG Center for Island Sustainability, sees the operation as a place to grow with like-minded people and convenient resources 鈥� often the missing factors for ideas to come to fruition, she said.

鈥淚t鈥檚 the three Cs of G3: 1) curation of equipment, tools, and workshops to make our ideas happen; 2) collaboration with development and resource partners, who assist with innovation and expansion into businesses and cooperatives; and 3) community 鈥� the people surrounding these spaces who allow for ideas to grow, develop, and move,鈥� she said. 鈥淭he community is the support and backbone for sustainability 鈥� the very change-makers who push the culture needed for the initiatives to move forward.鈥� 

The development of the center was supported by the project at the 91快播, better known as EPSCoR GECCO, which is funded by the National Science Foundation鈥檚 Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research grant. Additional funding is from GEDA and the Office of the Governor.

Hours and tours

The grand opening event originally planned for Jan. 13 has been postponed until further notice. However, small group tours of the facility ahead of the grand opening are possible by emailing Myracle Mogul at mugolm@triton.uog.edu.