Plastic Collection and Recycling

ANNUALLY, 15000 TONS OF WASTE PET BOTTLES ARE PRODUCED IN NEPAL OUT OF WHICH ONLY 12000 TONS OF WASTE PET BOTTLES ARE RECOLLECTED AND 10000 TONS OF THEM ARE EXPORTED ILLEGALLY.

Plastic pollution is one of the leading sources of environmental pollution, which causes a great challenge in maintaining a more sustainable environment. Amidst the challenges, even the smallest efforts to refrain plastic from entering the landfill can be a huge help for the environment and the community. Although there are a lot of challenges in plastic issues the environmental impact of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles and its phenomenal capacity-to-weight makes it the best quality recyclable plastics with a low carbon footprint.

Recycler Saathi, initiated in 2019 and aligns with the vision of The Coca-Cola Foundation’s ‘World Without Waste’ and aims to create a self-sustainable waste PET bottle recycling mechanism in Nepal. The broader goal of the project has been to formalize the waste management sector of Nepal and create a reliable and sustainable recycling mechanism in Nepal.

In alignment with Recycler Saathi’s goals to establish a proper recycling system within Nepal and enhance the waste management sector, it has focused on recollection and recycling of waste PET bottles, capacity development, and livelihood improvement of waste workers followed by prioritization of attitude shift among households and institutions towards recycling.

4176 +

Waste PET bottles recycled

We care for the environment and promote recycling as a way to sustainability.

6264 tons

Carbon Emission Controlled

We contribute to the environment by reducing carbon emissions through PET recycling.

7000

Children Engaged

We direct the interest of young children towards environment conservation and protection.

FAQ

01 HOW DOES IT HELP THE ENVIRONMENT?

Producing 1 Ton of clean recycled PET in place of virgin PET reduces 1.5 tons of carbon emission and saves 48 million BTUs of energy. From its inception in 2019 until now we have recollected 2781 tons of PET bottles and sent them for recycling. This implies that the process has helped reduce carbon emissions by 4171 tons. This is how Recycler Saathi has become an ally of the environment and helped reduce the carbon footprint of the waste PET Bottles.

02 HOW HAVE WASTE WORKERS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE PROJECT?

We recognize waste workers as the primary agents of change for the environment. They are important players in the recycling industry and we acknowledge their hard work and contribution. Through Recycler Saathi, we provide them with health insurance, awareness, medical consultations as well as trainings to enhance their level of skills. Not just sanitation workers but their families are also major beneficiaries of the programs.

03 HOW DO THESE PROJECTS RUN?

Most of our projects run in collaboration and partnership with different stakeholders such as the government, corporations, schools, colleges, and local communities. We love to connect with new institutions and build ideas for better activities and their impacts.