Prevented Ocean Plastic is revolutionizing recycling through local collection centres that sort plastic at source, preventing ocean pollution while creating dignified jobs and delivering high-quality recycled materials embraced by Lidl and Louis Vuitton.
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Atunlo’s innovative recycling incentives fight both poverty and pollution – PET Heroes 2025 nominee and co-founder Anita Odiete offers community members in Lagos a choice of rewards—cash, education, food, or health insurance—for plastic collected.
Very Nile transforms volunteers into environmental stewards through direct action – PET Heroes 2025 nominee Alban de Ménonville’s initiative removes one ton of plastic daily while creating a new generation of Nile guardians committed to long-term river restoration.
From Nigeria to Egypt to India, these three remarkable innovators are reshaping how communities address plastic pollution while improving lives. Learn their stories and cast your vote for your favourite to help select the winner of PET Heroes 2025.
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Plastics For Change connects waste collectors with global brands through fair trade principles, creating cascading positive effects across the entire PET value chain while transforming environmental challenges into economic opportunities.
Social entrepreneurs have the power to create lasting change. Learn from David Warner, co-founder of the Human Needs Project, as he shares key lessons in community engagement, adaptability, and sustainability that can help you lead the charge toward a better future.
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Explore how data-driven methodologies are revolutionising urban waste management through the innovative work of Siddharth Hande and Kabadiwalla Connect. Discover the transformative potential of integrating informal waste ecosystems, leveraging advanced technologies, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to create sustainable, efficient waste management systems.
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Looking for inspiration on how to close the loop on plastic waste? Here are ten innovative environmental education initiatives and social enterprises that are transforming the way we think about and work with PET plastic.
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Discover how Rodrigo Eidy Uemura’s “Litro de Luz” turns plastic waste into a beacon of hope. Dive in for insights that’ll ignite your green entrepreneurial journey!
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Facing a global waste challenge, Mr. Green Africa stands at the forefront. Keiran Smith’s innovative leadership in Africa promises not just a solution to today’s crisis but a blueprint for tomorrow’s circular economies. Delve into their pioneering path.
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