The TerraCycle Global Foundation works with local communities to tackle plastic pollution from all angles

THE GLOBAL WASTE CRISIS

In some developing nations, large populations and rapid urbanization have led to the popularity of cheap, single-use packaging. In these regions that lack adequate waste management infrastructure, low waste collection rates and high littering trends produce substantial pollution both in the surrounding land and marine environments.

A few rivers in Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines are some of the highest contributors to ocean plastics. Studies show that 80% of  ocean plastics originate from land-based sources. 

Mismanaged waste gives rise to an informal sector of waste workers collecting and selling recyclables. Waste pickers suffer from difficult working conditions which include exposure to hazardous chemicals, harassment on the job, and economic instability. 

LOW WASTE COLLECTION INCREASES RATES OF PLASTIC POLLUTION ENTERING THE OCEAN

LOW WASTE COLLECTION INCREASES RATES OF INFORMAL WASTE PICKING

The TerraCycle Global Foundation is establishing a network of public charities around the world that will develop community-focused solutions to prevent plastic pollution in regions that are the highest contributors to marine plastics. Our approach directly addresses the multiple factors that contribute to the increasing rates of ocean plastics. 

SUPPORT LOCAL WASTE PICKERS

We work with local waste pickers to improve collection rates by providing fair wages, tools, supplies, and training.

PARTNER WITH US:

Organizations and companies interested in partnering with the TerraCycle Global Foundation can support our efforts to reduce plastic pollution in two critical areas. 

 Organizations can support our waterway clean up and collection efforts.

Companies can purchase our collected and recycled materials.

CASE STUDY - THAILAND

TERRACYCLE BACKGROUND

TerraCycle, Inc., the world leader in the collection and recycling of traditionally non-recyclable materials,  established the 501 (c)(3) US-based charity TerraCycle Global Foundation in 2018 with initial funding from the PepsiCo Foundation to address the issues of plastic pollution in developing regions. 

Donate now to help us reduce plastic pollution and empower local workers around the globe! Funding will help us develop marine trash capture devices and provide resources and equipment to local waste workers.

CONTACT US

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