COLIBA Africa is an Ivorian social enterprise founded in 2017, dedicated to addressing the critical issue of plastic waste. Our mission is to structure and industrialize plastic waste recycling in Africa, while prioritizing the empowerment of women and leveraging mobile technologies to drive sustainable change. Since 2022, COLIBA Africa has established 30 plastic waste collection centers in Abidjan and Bouaké, providing a structured and fair working environment for over 6,200 informal plastic waste collectors in more than 18 cities across Côte d'Ivoire. By ensuring fair compensation for the materials collected, we are not only enhancing recycling programs but also creating green jobs that contribute to reducing plastic pollution. In 2023, our efforts generated $420,000 in additional income for these collectors, and we aim to reach $1 million by 2026.

We handle waste from the industrial sector and clean up illegally dumped garbage, ensuring that 70% is recycled instead of ending up in landfills.

Educating and collaborating with Safai Saathis to provide them with dignified employment in the waste collection and recycling industry.

Working with local people to clean up plastic waste from jungle areas, beaches, and to provide a waste management system to the tourism industry.

Ocean Integrity Group is a leading environmental organization dedicated to combating ocean plastic pollution through sustainable practices and innovative technology. Operating across Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America, they are recognized as the largest ocean plastic retrieval company globally, with a significant emphasis on social impact through the collection of plastic waste. Annually, Ocean Integrity recovers over 100,000 tonnes of various plastics, including PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS, and Nylon. Their commitment to sustainable stewardship is evident through key contributions such as reducing plastic pollution, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water resources, protecting biodiversity, enhancing recycling programs, providing environmental education, creating green jobs, improving waste management, removing pollution from the environment, and minimizing litter and waste sent to landfills. A cornerstone of their approach is the integration of cutting-edge technology for transparent tracking. Utilizing blockchain technology, Ocean Integrity ensures that every kilogram of collected plastic is traceable back into the supply chain, promoting transparency and accountability in their operations.

Recycling and transforming high-value-added plastic materials, positively impacting the environment and society.

Trinijove, fundada en 1985, es una entidad sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a la inserción sociolaboral de colectivos en riesgo de exclusión social, con un enfoque innovador que combina formación y promoción ocupacional. A través de su empresa de inserción, Trinijove realiza tareas en sectores como el reciclaje, la gestión de residuos, jardinería, y la rehabilitación

We recover and manage waste while empowering communities through environmental awareness and the promotion of sustainable practices.

Stern Indústria, Comércio e Serviços de Plásticos Reciclados LTDA is a Brazilian recycling company based in Eusébio, Ceará, specializing in the recovery and transformation of post-consumer plastic waste, with a focus on polypropylene (PP) raffia bags used in agribusiness. Operating in a region that faces significant environmental and social challenges—such as inadequate waste management infrastructure and lack of formal employment in the recycling sector—Stern plays a critical role in promoting circular economy practices in Northeast Brazil. The company’s industrial process includes inspection, grinding, washing, centrifugal drying, agglutination, and extrusion, resulting in high-quality pellets, agglomerated flakes, and ground material. These outputs serve industries ranging from household goods and agriculture to construction, logistics, and sanitation.

Supporting over 30 waste collectors by providing them with decent, formal employment, training, and the necessary tools.

Cleaning the plastic from the Mediterranean Sea and transforming it into long-lasting design products.

RLabs (Reconstructed Living Labs) is an award-winning non-profit social enterprise that was founded in 2009 in Bridgetown, Cape Town, South Africa. What began as a local initiative to restore hope in marginalized communities has grown into a global movement. Today, RLabs operates in 25 countries across five continents, having positively impacted the lives of over 65 million people. At the heart of RLabs is a mission to cultivate environments where individuals are empowered and transformed through HOPE, Innovation, Technology, Training, and Economic Opportunities. The organization develops scalable solutions that provide community members—especially youth and women—with digital skills, entrepreneurship training, and pathways to sustainable livelihoods. More than 2.5 million people have already benefited directly from RLabs' skills development and economic empowerment programmes. As RLabs looks to the future, it has set an ambitious goal: to impact 2 billion lives by 2030, with a renewed focus on addressing urgent needs across Africa.

Cooperating with thousands of waste workers to maximize circularity and divert plastic from the environment.

PLT Reciclagem is committed to environmental stewardship, focusing on reducing plastic pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and conserving water resources. Since our founding in 2013, we have transformed waste into valuable products such as eco-friendly rubber flooring, trash bags, plastic bags, and safety hoses. By processing 2.8 tons of recycled LDPE/HDPE plastic monthly from agriculture and domestic use, we enhance recycling programs and minimize waste sent to landfills, playing a key role in removing pollution from the environment

At R4S Group, we believe that sustainable transformation isn’t just possible—it’s essential. As a leader in plastic recovery, R4S tackles global plastic pollution with a comprehensive approach, creating tailored strategies to reduce waste, enhance recycling programs, and advance waste management systems. Our efforts aim to reduce plastic pollution, minimize litter, and curb the volume of waste reaching landfills, driving meaningful environmental change in communities worldwide. Our mission is built around designing, implementing, and evaluating transformative projects that bring sustainable solutions to companies, nonprofits, and governments. By collaborating across sectors, R4S not only assists clients in reaching their environmental goals but also strengthens their commitment to social impact, helping organizations align their business models with broader sustainability objectives. Through these initiatives, R4S fosters green job creation and community resilience, offering economic and social benefits that extend beyond environmental improvements.

Founded in Vietnam in 2019, PLASTICPeople was born out of a passionate drive to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis head-on. Through creativity, collaboration, and innovation, we transform plastic waste—particularly low-grade plastics that are often overlooked—into 100% upcycled, high-quality materials that inspire sustainable living and design. Our materials, crafted entirely from discarded plastics, serve as the foundation for beautiful, functional, and durable products. From versatile boards and panels to custom furniture and architectural solutions, PLASTICPeople redefines what’s possible in sustainability. With every product, we offer an alternative to traditional, resource-intensive materials, empowering designers, architects, and visionaries to build smarter, greener spaces for homes, offices, schools, cafes, and beyond.

Cleaning plastic waste from oceans, rivers, and landfills while empowering people through prevention, reduction, recycling, reuse, and awareness programs.

Conserving the sea through education, innovation, advocacy, and recovery of plastic waste with community clean-ups.

Transforming banana bags into plastic wood, reducing environmental plastic waste and preventing tree felling.

Libe Green Innovation, a Tanzanian social enterprise founded in 2018, is dedicated to addressing the environmental crisis of plastic waste by integrating sustainable practices and fostering socio-economic growth. Their mission centers on reducing plastic pollution, enhancing recycling programs, and creating green jobs, particularly for women and youth. They transform collected plastic waste into valuable resources like recycled flakes and eco-friendly products, providing materials for the manufacturing industry while promoting waste management practices across public spaces. The enterprise is not only focused on environmental conservation but also committed to empowering marginalized groups. By providing waste pickers with protective equipment (PPE), health and safety training, and formal employment opportunities, Libe Green Innovation helps create dignified livelihoods, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)