Collection and Upcycling of Mixed Plastics in Manila, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic bales and stores the plastic

bales and stores the plastic in a container van provided by the project partner

Collected plastic is transported to a brick manufacturing factory

a common plastic type found in household and commercial packaging

allowing us to re-use 80-85% of the consumed water for washing

Collection and Upcycling of Mixed Plastics in Manila, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic bales and stores the plasticThis project partner upcycles mixed plastic waste and polypropylene (PP), a common plastic type found in household and commercial packaging, into pails and storage boxes, helping address plastic pollution and creating a more circular economy. In the region, the plastic waste crisis is exacerbated by limited waste management infrastructure and a high volume of single use plastics. To help mitigate this, the partner utilizes post consumer recycled (PCR)