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Support through yoga - Meet Teresa!
Support for Buy Food with Plastic takes many forms. Some work directly with the team, others donate money, and yet others use their passion for sports. Peter Bolliger cycled, Maron ran, and Teresa teaches yoga. Peter and Maron shared their story. Teresa expressed her wish to do the same in person: While looking for volunteer work, I came across Buy Food with Plastic, a wonderful project with a major impact that fascinated me immediately. I knew right away that I wanted to get involved with this organization. The unique concept inspired me from the very beginning because it addresses several urgent problems in our world at once. With their project, they help tackle plastic pollution by giving plastic value. It allows people...
The Journey of a Plastic Bottle
Hans Christian Andersen once wrote a story about the life of a glass bottle. The famous author called his story “The Bottle Neck” at the time. In this story, the reader follows the life of a glass bottle. It began in a glass factory, spent several years in the cellar of a winery, and was eventually opened at a wedding. The empty bottle was carelessly thrown on the ground, where a junk dealer picked it up. He sold it to a hostel owner, who filled it with medicinal liquid. Eventually, however, the bottle broke. But that was not the end. In a glass factory, it was transformed into something new: a stained-glass window. Its journey ended when it was installed...
PlastiCredits: An Innovative Approach to Combating Global Plastic Pollution
In 2021, around 391 million tonnes of plastic were produced worldwide. About 12% of global waste consists of plastic. When plastics enter the environment, they never fully break down. Instead, they break down into tiny particles and fibers known as microplastics, which pose a serious threat to fish, birds, other land animals, and humans themselves. Larger pieces of plastic can transport invasive species and accumulate in freshwater and coastal environments, thereby altering ecosystem functions. How can PlastiCredits tackle this problem?
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023: Together Against the Global Challenge
On October 17th every year, the "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty" is observed worldwide. This day reminds us that despite the progress our societies have made, poverty is still a global challenge. Our concept "Buy Food with Plastic" (a warm meal in exchange for plastic) is our contribution to the fight against poverty. At the same time, we are promoting environmental protection.
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Donate transparently: The charity shop for projects close to your heart
More and more people want to combine their shopping with a good cause while supporting projects that are close to their hearts. We are also observing this trend among our members and donors. Our charity shop addresses these needs precisely by enabling direct and targeted support for concrete projects. Furthermore, this creates greater transparency and expands donation options.
"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...
Bhandup, India - Where Poverty and Prosperity Meet: A Field Report
Our activities in India were at risk last year. Donations were not enough to continue. When our supporter Salomé Handschin learned about this, she immediately offered to help us. Not only financially, but also as a volunteer project manager for India. To determine how we can help most effectively, she promptly traveled to India for four weeks. In her travel report below, she describes what she experienced during her trip and how those experiences will affect her work as the project manager for India. Her conclusion is clear: Our work in Mumbai is urgently needed and highly valued.
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.