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"Plastic Champ" competition for sustainable plastic waste disposal in Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, we launched the "Plastic Champ" competition. With this prize, we want to further motivate the local population to rescue plastic bottles from the environment. At the same time, we are raising awareness of sustainable waste disposal and also recognizing individual commitment to a plastic-free environment. With the first competition alone, we were already able to almost double the number of plastic bottles collected! Strengthening awareness of sustainable waste disposal The recycling infrastructure in Nicaragua is still being developed. Especially in the remote communities where we operate, there are no recycling initiatives or collection containers for recyclable waste. This is a particularly major problem when it comes to plastic, because if plastic waste cannot be recycled, it is...
Into the Future with Ambition and Enthusiasm: Our Impact Plan through 2025
Following an impactful 2022, we want to carry this momentum into the new year and continue to create a positive impact. We have set ambitious goals for 2025 and wish to further expand our areas of impact. To this end, we established a solid foundation over the past year.
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2022: A year full of highlights and a fundraising record!
2022 was truly an incredible year for Buy Food with Plastic, with countless highlights! There were also a few lows. Nevertheless, we achieved a great deal with a record-breaking donation and helped many people. The launch of the World Changing Campaign 2.0 was particularly successful, allowing us to hit the ground running in 2023.
Human Rights Day: Food is a Fundamental Right
For today, Human Rights Day, we are focusing on Article 25: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being, including food, clothing, housing […].”
“World Changing Campaign 2.0”: Launch of the First Phase
The "World Changing Campaign" is entering its second round! This is how we take our impact in Nicaragua, Ghana, and India to the next level: Are you ready to build waste management infrastructure in places where none exists, establish a Buy Food with Plastic restaurant, and much more? Then join the World Changing Campaign 2.0 now.
A simple idea with a big impact
The great adventure and our mission to make the world a better place began in the summer of 2018. The spark of the idea came to Khalil Radi while he was a student on a surfing trip in Nicaragua.