Ocean-Bound Collection of Mixed Plastics in Bangkok, Thailand (PWRS) Nationally

Nationally

This plastic collection project supports waste pickers in the cities of Abidjan and Grand Bassam

Over 80% of the plastic collected is multi-layer single use sachets that can’t be recycled

Increasing the volume of plastic collected that would otherwise remain outside the recycling system

the project carries significant social value

Ocean-Bound Collection of Mixed Plastics in Bangkok, Thailand (PWRS) NationallyPlastic is a major challenge in Bangkok's vast canal and waterway network, which flows directly into the Chao Phraya River and the Gulf of Thailand. Since an estimated 80% of ocean waste comes from rivers, stopping pollution upstream is vital for marine ecosystems. Since July 2020, this project partnerwhose mission is to stop the flow of waste before it reaches the oceanhas been tackling the heavily polluted Lat Phrao Canal using strategically placed