Community Collection and Upcycling of Flexible and Rigid Plastics in Malabon, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic Fishermen collect plastic waste from

Fishermen collect plastic waste from the surface of the Nile as they conduct their regular fishing activities and sell it by the kilogram to this project partner

with payments transferred directly to collectors' digital wallets through an application

Recyclable plastics become new products—including bracelets and flying discs—while lower-grade materials are made into construction materials or converted into energy through local partners

and Sulawesi

This program demonstrates a comprehensive approach to sustainability

Community Collection and Upcycling of Flexible and Rigid Plastics in Malabon, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic Fishermen collect plastic waste fromThis upcycling project aims to shift the local waste management system from linear to circular by monetizing the collection, sorting and aggregation of recyclable plastic. The project buys plastic waste thats been cleaned and sorted from local junk shops and local municipal barangay material recovery facilities. They shred and recycle the plastic, including HDPE, PP, LDPE, into sachet flakes or pellets, which are then molded to products such as