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100% PLASTIC

100% PLASTIC

Intervention in the collection and recycling of plastic waste in Hawassa, Ethiopia
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18 MLN

bottles collected

400

collectors who have improved their lives

38 K

students and young people sensitized on environmental protection

We want to improve the lives of vulnerable people by reducing the impact of plastics on the environment in the city of Hawassa, in Ethiopia. The collection and sale of plastic bottles become an additional source of income for waste collectors and a reason for learning and reflecting on the damage created by plastic for the entire community. Furthermore, the technical assistance provided to Hawassa municipality on the management of solid urban waste intends to improve the entire collection system.

DONATE HELPS HAWASSA COLLECTORS
TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC ISLAND

CONTEXT
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
TO REDUCE PLASTIC 
IN AWASSA

Waste management in Ethiopia is critical. The use of PET has grown enormously due to the increase of consumption of water and soft drinks in bottles and the gradual conversion from glass to PET. Deficiencies of the waste collection system cause dispersion in the environment and the accumulation of plastic in waterways, residential areas, roads, sewers, with the consequent clogging of canals, floods, reduction of the capacity of the land to retain water and increased soil sterility. The practice of burning waste further worsens the general picture.

TARGET
HELP PEOPLE AND
THE ENVIRONMENT 
BY RECYCLING WASTE

The project intends to exploit the economic value of plastic to be recycled to economically strengthen vulnerable people and to raise awareness of young people in particular, and of the entire community on the issue of environmental protection.

The municipality of Hawassa will have guidelines to improve waste management. An entire community is involved to have a cleaner city without plastic bottles (PET) in the environment.

WHAT WE ACT
AN INVOLVING AND
EFFECTIVE WASTE 
RECYCLING CHAIN

Il progetto intende creare un centro di raccolta della plastica, intermediario tra gli oltre 400 raccoglitori di rifiuti e le aziende di riciclo. I raccoglitori sono rafforzati con corsi di formazione sulla micro-imprenditoria e la sicurezza sul lavoro. Vengono forniti dispositivi di protezione individuale e veicoli per facilitare il trasporto. Per facilitare la raccolta dei rifiuti si organizzano laboratori di sensibilizzazione nelle scuole, spettacoli teatrali, flash mob e momenti pubblici di coinvolgimento della comunità. Si fornisce assistenza tecnica alla Municipalità di Awassa per migliorare il piano di raccolta rifiuti.

RESULTS
A SUCCESS THAT GIVES HOPE TO THE COMMUNITY
OF HAWASSA

The project intends to realize a sustainable supply chain for the recycling of plastic bottles thanks to the creation of a collection center, an effective and efficient collection logistics and the enhancement of the technical capabilities and assets of 400 collectors.It also intends to strengthen the awareness of the community on the importance of environmental protection by reaching 30,000 primary and secondary school students with awareness raising workshops on the topic of waste and environmental preservation.

STORIES
A PROJECT THAT IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE
SELEMAWIT THEGAYE

Selamawit works at the project’s collection center, removing labels and caps from the bottles which are separated by color and then pressed. Thanks to her work, she can build an independent future for herself and ensure the right to study to her 3 sisters and 2 brothers. A real inspiration for many women who want to achieve their emancipation.

ESUBALEW

Esubalew is one of the most talented artists of the Hawassa Circus. Meeting CIFA “was a great opportunity to improve my knowledge on environmental issues and a great opportunity to become one of the main actors in the awareness program of 100% Plastic. They want us in the whole of Ethiopia!” Thanks to the training on the methodology of Social and Community Theater, he began to travel the world to spread the topic of environmental protection through his art skills.

DONARE UN FUTURO A FASIL YOSEF E ADDISU LEMBOLA

Addissu and Fasil are 2 young graduates who have funded their micro-enterprise, taking advantage of the opportunity offered by the project. They combined their desire to free Hawassa from plastic patch with the need to start their own economic activity. A successful experience that allows them to have a decent profit. Their dream? To start their own plastic recycling plant.

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

Beneficiary

Cifa

Via Ugo Foscolo 3

10126 Torino

Bank transfer

Banca Unicredit Spa

IBAN IT34Q0200801005000102087969

SWIFT UNICRITM180

Postal order

Poste Italiane Spa     C/C 50829423

IBAN IT84U0760110300000050829423

SWIFT BPPIITRRXXX

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