Informal waste-pickers form the backbone of plastic recovery in many regions. Estimates indicate that informal workers account for a substantial share — in some analyses approaching 60 percent — of the plastic collected for recycling globally. They recover materials that…
Launching the Plastic Collective Foundation: Supporting the Heroes Behind Plastic Recovery
Plastic Collective has operated since 2016 as a social enterprise—a for-profit business dedicated to preventing plastic pollution. Through innovative systems, the organisation has worked across education, economics, community development, creative arts, and manufacturing. Founded by Louise Hardman with her siblings…