20 Kilo
Tons Plastic Leakage per year
In Nepal alone, an estimated 20 Kilo Tons of plastic leak into the environment each year, with rivers bearing the brunt of this ecological burden. As plastic consumption rises and efficient waste management remains elusive, the urgency to address this issue intensifies. . Our project operates on the premise that we can prevent plastic leakage into river systems by focusing on two critical pillars: strengthening plastic waste collection mechanisms and establishing recycling facilities to impart value to collected plastic waste.
'Urgent action is needed to curb plastic waste that pollutes the land and flows into oceans. It is killing wildlife, damaging ecosystems, clogging drainage systems, and harming fisheries and tourism which are key sources of the jobs on which the people and economies of South Asia depend.'
- THE WORLD BANK
Plastic Recovered
Target Achieved
312 Tons
Target
720 Tons
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Envisioning the Green Circuit
All
Bharatpur Metropolitan City
Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality
Bardibas Municipality
Kathmandu Valley
Hetauda Sub Metropolitan City
Golanjor Rural Municipality
Gajuri Rural Municipality
Project Outputs
Project CAP is developing an integrated plastic waste management model, engaging marginalized communities, informal waste workers, and youth groups to strengthen plastic collection mechanisms. This initiative includes the establishment of an inclusive recycling network aimed at adding value to collected plastic waste, thus preventing its leakage into river systems. Key stakeholders are involved through education, awareness dialogues, and advocacy to foster an enabling environment for plastic waste management. Further, efficient knowledge-gathering and dissemination processes are also planned to facilitate the replication of successful practices at both national and regional levels.
Integrated plastic collection model developed by engaging marginalized community members, IWWs and youth groups
Strengthening plastic waste collection mechanisms. An integrated plastic collection model engaging marginalized communities, informal waste workers (IWWs), and youth groups.
Inclusive recycling network developed for value addition of plastic waste
The project is based on the premise that plastic leaks into river systems to be avoided by focusing on recycling facilities to add value to the collected plastic waste.
Engagement of Key stakeholders to foster enabling environment for plastic waste management through education, awareness dialogues, and advocacy
Involving key stakeholders through education, awareness dialogues, and advocacy to support an enabling environment for plastic waste management.
Efficient knowledge gathering and dissemination to support national and regional replication
Efficient processes will be implemented to gather and disseminate knowledge effectively, supporting the replication of successful practices in both national and regional contexts.
Projected Impacts
000 +Tons of plastic waste collected and recycled
000 +Tons of CO2 emissions avoided
000 +Direct and indirect employment generated
000 +Youths engaged
000 +School children engaged
000 +Marginalized community members engaged
Project Highlights
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Implementing Partners
Project CAP operates across six municipalities in Nepal, strategically positioned along four major river basins, where the impact of plastic leakage is most keenly felt. A collaborative initiative focused on the prevention of plastic leakages in water resources, empowering individuals and organizations to make a lasting impact on environmental conservation.
In Collaboration with
Grievance Mechanism
Managed by the Project Implementation Unit, the Project Cap (Collaborative Approach for Preventing Plastic Leakages in Rivers of Nepal) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and we have a zero-tolerance policy regarding any instances of misconduct.