Process of composting animal feed from cocoa pods

Despite progress in policy and practice, there has been a lack of focus on the social implications of circular transitions in developing cities in Asia. Specifically, how the informal sector which often forms the backbone of recycling efforts will be integrated. Influencing behavior at the consumer level towards more sustainable practices is also under-explored.
Responding to this gap, this paper presents data from informal waste workers, households, and junkshops in two Bangkok districts which we analyze from material, social, and behavioral perspectives, drawing out implications for inclusive circularity

The MRF aims to collect and recover plastic waste from various sources and thereby increase added value for plastic waste by sorting, cleaning and decontaminating, preliminary processing before selling it to recyclers

Waste2wear revolves around recycling plastic waste into textile products, ensuring a circular environment where consumers can verify the authenticity of sustainable choices.