Digital Dividends in Plastic Recycling

In this report, authors explore the specific benefits that plastics organisations (for-profit start-ups or social enterprises that manage plastic waste collection and recycling) in LMICs currently reap, or could eventually reap, from using digital tools or services or partnering with technology organisations, such as mobile network operators (MNOs). Through desk research and stakeholder interviews, authors have captured and documented global trends and examples of best practice, and identified key value drivers that, alongside the use of digital tools, often enable plastics organisations to achieve scale and sustainability. The report also maps potential synergies between plastics and technology organisations that could become opportunities to collaborate and deliver environmental, social and commercial impact.