Community Collection and Co-processing of Mixed Plastics in Central Luzon, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic This project delivers significant social

This project delivers significant social and environmental benefits by reducing plastic pollution

Since these wastes are non-recyclable

such as films

covering the wages of collectors

Waste pickers collect mixed waste from household and public areas

Community Collection and Co-processing of Mixed Plastics in Central Luzon, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic This project delivers significant socialThis project partner works with aggregators who buy post consumer plastic from waste pickers in the informal waste sector in the Philippines, to ensure the collection and responsible processing of low value post consumer plastics, especially in Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Cavite, and Metro Manila. They also partner with various local governments in solid waste management, helping reduce the amount of waste brought to landfills or, worse, thrown into