Ocean-bound Community Collection and Neutralization of Mixed Plastics in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (OBP) Upcycling Plastic The Benkadi associates manually collect

The Benkadi associates manually collect plastic waste from the street

Low value plastic waste caught in fishermen’s nets

and strengthen waste management infrastructure in underserved communities

Every piece of furniture made by this upcycler diverts a significant amount of plastic away from landfills and oceans

•  Ensure long-lasting impact by embedding environmental education and outreach programs targeting affected communities and schools to drive sustained behavior change

Ocean-bound Community Collection and Neutralization of Mixed Plastics in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (OBP) Upcycling Plastic The Benkadi associates manually collectThis Cambodian project is tackling plastic pollution in the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers, which for generations have nourished millions of people, supported rich ecosystems, and connected vibrant communities but today are choking with plastic. Every rainy season, floods sweep through Phnom Penh and nearby towns, carrying thousands of tons of discarded plastic into canals and rivers. These plastics dont disappear; they drift from upstream to