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

We also organize monthly beach and desert cleanups as well

This project pays a premium for plastic waste from informal sector ‘rag pickers’ who collect plastic near the Narmada River

such as PET

preventing it from leaking into the environment

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