Ocean/Coastal Community Collection and Co-processing of Mixed Plastics in Manila, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic floods sweep through Phnom Penh

floods sweep through Phnom Penh and nearby towns

The funds from plastic credits allows this project partner to increase the price it pays for plastic bottles

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and then processed through recycling or processing facilities

This not only helps divert plastic waste from the environment but also reduces reliance on virgin plastic

Ocean/Coastal Community Collection and Co-processing of Mixed Plastics in Manila, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic floods sweep through Phnom PenhThe 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 to their local 'Aling Tindera', who cleans, bales and stores