Formalizing the Plastic Recycling Value Chain to Ensure Steady Collection of recyclable plastic (RP) Removing them from Environment by the Introduction of Recycling Business Unit (RBU)
Small Island Geographic Society was awarded a Regional Competitive Block Grant (RBG) to implement the project “Removing Plastics from our Coastal Environment (REPLACE)”
This project aims to establish production facilities and quality test laboratories. They also aim to conduct SUP alternatives awareness events and engage children and youth through the Kids vs Plastic TV Show.
Small Island Geographic Society (SIGS) is an NGO based in the Maldives, dedicated to inspiring young people and cultivating a new generation passionate about the unique environment, geography, and livelihoods of small islands. Founded by a group of professional environmental consultants with over 20 years of experience in the Maldives, SIGS believes in collaborating on ideas that positively impact the small island environment and its people.
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Set up collection units near small collection shops to directly engage small shops and waste collectors. Ensure maximum recovery of recyclable plastic wastages, including PET, HDPE, rigid LDPE, and PP.
Create Recycling Business Units (RBUs) across Bangladesh. Convert BPCL collection hubs into RBUs through partnerships with local entrepreneurs.
To optimize raw material collection, bring RBUs under contractual binding with local suppliers or middlemen. Ensure BPCL’s access to quality raw materials (plastic bottles) by working with local suppliers in RBUs. Enhance Working Conditions: Professionalize bhangaris and their operations within RBUs. Create a network of well-functioning RBUs to improve the working conditions of waste pickers and workers in bhangari shops.
Introduce social benefits to ensure loyalty throughout the bottle collection supply chain. Foster a sense of community and responsibility among stakeholders involved in the project. Promote Circular
Establish RBUs as collection points that facilitate the circular economy for plastics. Divert plastics from landfills and promote sustainable recycling practices.
1.General Activity
1.1 Selection and hiring of volunteer (3 persons) to mobilize the waste pickers, vangari and hawkers & hub mangers
1.2 Arrange project inception workshop
1.3 Arrange staff and volunteer training on project implementation strategy
1.4 Coordination meeting
1.5 Conduct Participatory needs assessment and action-plan development
1.6 Develop and continuously update database of market actors, Tab purchase, real time monitoring
1.7 Conduct Performance Evaluation of Project
1.8 Arrange learning dissemination workshop to share project result
1.9 Staff development (training, retreat, etc.)
2. Professionalization of Informal Waste Pickers and bhangaris on quality assurance, process, raw materials preparation and basic accounting and documentation
2.1 Introduce MFS or other financial transaction system &
ensure proper record-keeping.
2.2 Provide training to IWPs and small Bhangari on waste sorting, manual processing
2.3 Formation of association and development of governance structure
2.4 Large bhangari rewards program for meeting targets in supplying bottles to BPCL as well as social targets like getting association members.
2.5 “Annual assembly of Vangari shops and IWPs through dealers. For example: Award giving ceremony on different categories like “Best Quality”, “Best Working Condition”,”
2.Intervention – Social Aspect
2.1 Arrange Quarterly Health camps for bhangaris and IWPs
2.2 Provide personal and occupational safety kits (Boots, Masks, Gloves, Hand Wash etc.) for IWPs lead by Bhangari
2.3 Provide first-aid kits box for improved working conditions at Vangari/Supplier shops+ 1 RBU (100 units)
2.4 Life skill-based education. 10 hub *100 person =8000..
2.5 Develop and disseminate communications materials (advertisements, posters/stickers, audio-visuals, etc.) and disseminate through print and electronic media (including social media)
2.6 Childcare setting up and oprational cost
3.Intervention – Business Aspect
3.1 Electricity connection
Water treatment plant & Microplastic Capturing
