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Developing a Plastic Recycling Economy

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This project developed the framework for developing a local plastic recycling economy in Akyem Dwenase, Ghana. The current form of waste disposal - burning plastics - negatively impacts the environment and personal health. The proposed system would recycle plastic, and these returns would be granted on an individual and communal level to support various needs such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. By combining a co-design approach with local leaders and interviews with community members, incentives were identified and added to the model to reinforce participation and sustainability. The included manual walks through the recycling process and provides options for future implementation.

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  • 93266
  • E-project-031723-111313
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  • 2023
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
Date created
  • 2023-03-17
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  • E-project-031723-111313
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  • 2023-09-06

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