Ocean-Bound Collection of Mixed Plastics in Bangkok, Thailand (PWRS) This plastic collection project supports

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

They divert approximately 11

the project carries significant social value

collected materials undergo manual and mechanical sorting

and vocational training to uplift the lives of workers and their families

Ocean-Bound Collection of Mixed Plastics in Bangkok, Thailand (PWRS) This plastic collection project supportsPlastic 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