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We're a dedicated initiative transforming plastic waste in Haiti into valuable new products. Our goal is to not only protect the environment but also empower the local community by creating sustainable jobs and establishing a circular economy for resources. Become a part of our mission to turn plastic waste into a source of hope and progress!
Every year, our communities and oceans are choked by plastic waste. At Lakay Recyclage, we see an opportunity in this challenge. We collect plastic waste and use innovative methods to process it into useful products. This way, we reduce environmental pollution while creating sustainable income opportunities for local people.
The Alarming Reality of Plastic Waste: Why Your Action Matters
The plastic crisis is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. While plastic offers convenience, its lifecycle, especially when not properly managed, is devastating to our planet and communities.
- Only 9% of plastic waste globally is recycled. This stark figure means that a staggering 91% of plastic ends up in landfills, incinerated, or polluting our environment. This highlights a massive missed opportunity and the urgent need for more effective recycling solutions like Lakay Recyclage.
- The world produces over 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Many million tonnes on land and into rivers and coastlines, eventually making their way to our oceans.This staggering amount continues to grow, putting immense pressure on our ecosystems.
- By 2050, it's predicted there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean by weight if current trends continue. This is a terrifying future that we must work together to prevent.
- Plastic pollution directly impacts millions of livelihoods by affecting food production capabilities and social well-being, especially in coastal communities.
- More than 100,000 marine mammals are killed by ocean plastic waste entanglement or ingestion each year. This heartbreaking statistic underscores the direct threat to biodiversity.
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