RiPL Update: “Out of the river, into our pockets”

A groundbreaking plastics recycling facility was inaugurated on July 19th in Kathmandu by Doko Recyclers and Samyukta Safai Jagaran (SASAJA), marking a major milestone in the RIPL project, which aims to reduce plastic pollution in Kathmandu’s rivers by empowering informal waste workers. Located on the Bishnumati riverbank in Dallu, the hub employs three SASAJA members full-time, providing them with an electric vehicle for plastic collection, salaries, social insurance, and healthcare. This 3-month pilot will test sustainable models for plastic collection and recycling while gathering vital data to inform future solutions. If successful, the initiative could scale to include more hubs and opportunities for informal sector workers. To learn more, read the detailed article here: Out of the river, into our pockets – GRID-Arendal.