Community Collection and Recycling of PET in Valenzuela, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic and Metro Manila

and Metro Manila

twice-weekly collection and are provided with separate bins for organic and non-organic waste

rainwater harvesting systems

While the country has ambitious waste reduction targets

Community Collection and Recycling of PET in Valenzuela, Philippines (PPRS) Upcycling Plastic and Metro ManilaThis project partner buys PET bottles collected by waste pickers and aggregators, like junk shops, which are recycled into flakes at their facility and sold to companies for use in various products. Like many emerging markets, the Philippines lacks waste management infrastructure. The informal sector plays a critical role in waste recovery, segregation and recycling. Financing gained through credits will be used to pay better prices and buy more PET