Recycling of PP, PS, LDPE and PVC plastics in Guarulhos - SP, Brazil (PWRS) Increase Recycled Feedstock To boost collection capacity

To boost collection capacity

The credits will enable sustainable non-recycled plastic waste co-processing activities by bridging the value chain gap

The project buys plastic waste that’s been cleaned and sorted from local junk shops and local municipal ‘barangay’ material recovery facilities

Community members can sell plastic waste to their local "Aling Tindera"

which act as intermediaries by aggregating larger volumes of recyclables

Recycling of PP, PS, LDPE and PVC plastics in Guarulhos - SP, Brazil (PWRS) Increase Recycled Feedstock To boost collection capacityThis project buys plastic waste from four NGOs that collect and supply post consumer plastic waste in So Paulo, using proceeds to support social and environmental causes. Brazil generates nearly 500 billion single use plastic items annually, with inadequate waste management leading to 1. 3 million tonnes of plastic entering the ocean each year about 8% of the global total. This project tackles this by mechanically recycling plastic waste, reducing