Proposal for Improving the wellbeing of H. Dh. Kulhudhuffushi people and ocean through plastic pollution prevention
Maldives Authentic Crafts Cooperative Society (MACCS) was awarded a Regional Competitive Block Grant (RBG) to implement sustainable and innovative solutions to reduce the flow of plastic pollution in the Maldives.
The project proposed by MACCS intends to reduce plastic waste generation and improve plastic waste management in and around Kulhudhuffushi, the economic capital of the Northern Maldives, through innovative measures.
MACCS began in 2011 as a symbol of hope and perseverance in the face of a diminishing local handicraft sector of centuries-old Maldivian craftsmanship. MACCS is a group of ten women who have formed bonds of friendship and purpose to protect traditions at risk of extinction. Their mission is to empower artisans across the atolls, breathe new life into endangered art forms, and cultivate a local industry of authentic crafts made by Maldivian men and women.
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USD 989,087
Outcome: Plastic pollution is reduced in Kulhudhuffushi Objectives: – Community has been equipped with necessary resources (reusable alternatives/ knowledge) to reduce the generation of plastic waste – Community has been equipped with facilities for source interception and treatment of waste – Capacity development of relevent actors and public on prevention of plastic polution – Provision of policy and regulatory support to ensure plastic waste reduction measures are sustained
1.1 Production and distribution of reusable cloth bags made from second hand clothes
1.2. Introduction of sustainable womens’ menstrual hygiene products
2.1. Sorting plastics at source in Kulhudhuffushi
2.2. Separate collection and transport of sorted plastics.
2.3. Establishment of a Plastic Sorting, Compacting, Baling and Storage Facility (PSCBSF) before transport to recycling or disposal facilities.
3.1. Information gathering for project interventions and results monitoring
3.2. Implement Plastic Awareness and Anti littering Campaign
3.3. Conduct Training and skills development activities for producing alternatives
3.4. Small grants for small projects supporting AIR strategy
3.5. Support no plastic events such as picnics, sports events, clean ups etc
4.1. Develop a plastic reduction plan for Kulhudhuffushi, following the AIR strategy of Parley, with extensive stakeholder engagement with full engagement of Kulhudhuffushi City Council.
4.2. Develop a Compliance monitoring and enforcement system for regulations on plastic
