Collection and Recycling of HDPE and PP in Malwana, Sri Lanka (PPRS) collected materials undergo manual and

collected materials undergo manual and mechanical sorting

where the wide range of materials—including metal

like houses

which established a program of support and empowerment for waste pickers

including donations to orphanages

Collection and Recycling of HDPE and PP in Malwana, Sri Lanka (PPRS) collected materials undergo manual andThis project addresses the growing volume of post consumer plastic waste, particularly HDPE and PP, which often ends up in landfills or water bodies, ultimately impacting the ecological footprint and natural habitats. This has become a significant issue because Sri Lanka is an island nation; thus, a substantial volume of the mismanaged plastic waste ends up in the coastal environment, increasing the consequential damage. The plastic waste which has