Community Collection and Upcycling of Mixed Plastics in Sylhet & Dhaka, Bangladesh (PPRS) 2 million tonnes of unmanaged

2 million tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste a year

the funds from credit sales also support research and campaigns to fast track stricter regulations concerning production and use of single use plastic

will enable the project partner to pay more to supply chain partners and enhance the capacity of recycling plants

The Aling Tindera waste to cash program in the Philippines turns women micro-entrepreneurs into sustainability champions by providing them with the infrastructure

The plastic wastes we process come from municipal collection from schools

Community Collection and Upcycling of Mixed Plastics in Sylhet & Dhaka, Bangladesh (PPRS) 2 million tonnes of unmanagedIn Bangladesh, where only 31% of plastic waste is recycled, low value plastics like LDPE, polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and multilayer packaging (MLPs) are often left behindconsidered too contaminated or economically unviable to process. These materials accumulate in landfills, clog waterways, and are frequently burned in the open. In Sylhet alone, 65% of plastics are openly burned, impacting over 70% of the local population with toxic