Collection of Mixed Plastics in Nguling, Indonesia (PWRS) making Indonesia the third-largest contributor

making Indonesia the third-largest contributor to marine plastic pollution globally

a second sorting process is used to ensure higher material purity

such as PET

This project partner collects both rigid plastics as well as low value plastic waste

the system demonstrates that it is possible to intercept plastic at the source while delivering meaningful social and environmental benefits

Collection of Mixed Plastics in Nguling, Indonesia (PWRS) making Indonesia the third-largest contributorIn Indonesia, only around 40 percent of waste is formally collected, while an estimated 40 million tons are mismanaged every year. Uncollected waste has become the leading source of plastic leakage into the environment, making Indonesia the third largest contributor to marine plastic pollution globally. Addressing this challenge requires scalable, community based solutions in areas with limited waste infrastructure and high vulnerability to ocean