Name: How India's local recyclers could solve plastic pollution
Uploaded: 2019-11-11T20:51:57Z
Duration: 9 min 26 s
Description: India has one of the world's highest rates of plastic recycling, thanks largely to an extensive network of informal recyclers known as "kabadiwalas." Entrepreneur Mani Vajipey discusses his work to organize their massive efforts into a collection system that could put India on the path to ending plastic pollution -- and show the rest of the world how to do it, too.

India has one of the world's highest rates of plastic recycling, thanks largely to an extensive network of informal recyclers known as "kabadiwalas." Entrepreneur Mani Vajipey discusses his work to organize their massive efforts into a collection system that could put India on the path to ending plastic pollution -- and show the rest of the world how to do it, too.


Mani Vajipey: How India's local recyclers could solve plastic pollution

How India's local recyclers could solve plastic pollution

India recycles over 60% of its plastic waste, showcasing a stark contrast to the US's 10%, thanks to its vast network of informal recyclers.

Mani Vajipey's Banyan Nation leverages technology to transform India's recycling landscape, aiming to repurpose 100% of discarded plastics.

India's informal recyclers, the kabadiwalas, help recover 60% of plastic waste, showcasing a robust model for global recycling challenges.