About the Project

The Plastics Circularity Project addresses the pressing issue of plastic waste management across 10 Asian countries—Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam—each facing distinct challenges in infrastructure and plastic pollution. Designed to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, the project promotes sustainable waste management practices by improving plastic collection systems, enhancing recycling, and reducing plastic leakage into the environment.

In Bhutan, the initiative aims to collect at least 5,500 tonnes of plastic waste and support 300 direct and 300 indirect beneficiaries during its implementation period. Beyond waste reduction, the project plays a pivotal role in fostering a sustainable environment, encouraging behavioural change, and promoting proper segregation.

By engaging formal and informal waste handlers, private sector actors, and local governments, it seeks to co-develop circular economy business models that repurpose plastic waste and reduce its environmental footprint. The project directly contributes to UNSDCF Outcome 3—ensuring Bhutan’s environment remains sustainably managed and its people become more resilient to disaster risks and climate change—and aligns with CDP Outcome 2, reinforcing national efforts towards inclusive and sustainable development.