Community Collection and Recycling of HDPE and PP in Valenzuela, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic Single use sachets

Single use sachets

that’s collected by waste pickers and aggregators

threatening marine life and ecosystems

Waste pickers collect mixed waste from household and public areas

Community Collection and Recycling of HDPE and PP in Valenzuela, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic Single use sachetsThis project partner buys rigid plastic, such as HDPE, which is used to make food and beverage containers, and polypropylene, which is often used in plastic bottle caps, thats collected by waste pickers and aggregators. This partner recycles this plastic waste into flakes and sells the recycled output to companies for use in various products. Like many emerging markets, the Philippines lacks waste management infrastructure. The informal sector plays a