Developing nations often lack formal waste management infrastructure, relying heavily on an informal network of waste pickers, who are exposed to dangers including adverse working conditions, social marginalization, and economic instability.

The TerraCycle Global Foundation will promote plastic waste reduction globally through the protection and support of individuals working within the informal recycling sector.

By redeeming TerraCycle points for this program, you can provide tools and supplies such as uniforms, shoes and personal protective equipment; personal safety training for collection and sorting of waste materials; and support partnership efforts to clean up waste from a river.

Please do your part today to help clean waterways in these developing regions by providing a supported waste management system.

The TerraCycle Global Foundation will use a multi-faceted approach that will work significantly with local communities to reduce plastic pollution rates in countries that are the highest contributors to ocean plastics. The goal will be to improve recycling infrastructure in these developing regions; reduce overall volumes of garbage, especially plastic waste, from reaching waterways and oceans; and improve the livelihoods of the informal sector communities involved in waste collection.

To learn more, click here.