Ocean-Bound Community Collection and Co-processing of Mixed Plastics in Manila, Philippines (PPRS) Increase Recycled Feedstock waste pickers in India’s informal

waste pickers in India’s informal waste sector typically pass over plastic that’s degraded or hard to recycle

which produces plastic granules and pellets that are sold to companies as an alternative to virgin plastic

This project not only collects and recycles plastic waste but also upcycles some of the recycled plastic into irrigation pipes

The partner acquires plastic that’s been sorted

These materials are then sold to junkshops

Ocean-Bound Community Collection and Co-processing of Mixed Plastics in Manila, Philippines (PPRS) Increase Recycled Feedstock waste pickers in India’s informalThe Aling Tindera waste to cash program in the Philippines turns women micro entrepreneurs into sustainability champions by providing them with the infrastructure, resources and training to purchase and collect plastic waste from their community. Many of the women in this program run small sari sari or neighbourhood stores that sell daily necessities. Community members can sell plastic waste, including sachets that otherwise end up in mismanaged