1 kilogram of plastic collection

Terms of purchase:

1. Plastic collection in kilograms
Refers to plastic waste collected from local communities.

Buy Food with Plastic ensures that the collected plastic waste is properly recycled. In our own workshops in Nicaragua, Ghana and India, we process HDPE and PP plastics into useful products – with the aim of promoting local entrepreneurship and establishing a circular economy. PET plastics are sold to local partners for recycling. At the same time, we raise awareness of environmental problems such as plastic pollution through educational workshops and community events, and create much-needed local jobs.

Sources of the plastic
The plastic is collected in three ways: through permanently installed collection points, a mobile collection tour with our community truck, and special educational community events. This allows us to reach three target groups:

1. People on low incomes, who receive a meal, refill shampoo/cleaning products or a small sum of money for the plastic they collect.

2. Local residents, who hand over their plastic waste to us free of charge via collection containers.

3. Local businesses – mainly hotels and restaurants – that regularly commission us to collect their plastic waste.
   
   Our goal is to end the careless dumping of plastic and instead promote collection directly in households and businesses.

2. Contract term & confirmation
This contract is valid from the date of purchase until full delivery. Buy Food with Plastic currently processes a total of around 1,850 kilograms of plastic per month, i.e. 22,200 kilograms a year, in Nicaragua, Ghana and India. The recycling period for the agreed quantity is a maximum of one year. As soon as the target quantity has been reached, Buy Food with Plastic will inform the buyer and issue a certificate of confirmation. The buyer may contact Buy Food with Plastic at any time to ask about current progress.

Donations to expand capacity and increase our collection volume are also welcome. To do so, please contact the organisation via the chat function.

3. Conditions

• The plastic is collected in Rivas (Nicaragua), Elmina (Ghana) and Bhandup in Mumbai (India).

• The price is fixed and may rise or fall in future depending on the market situation.

• The quantity of plastic waste to be collected is defined by the buyer through the order.

4. The buyer:

• Is listed as a sponsor of the project in Nicaragua, Ghana or India.

• Is listed with their logo on the Buy Food with Plastic website for purchases over USD 1,000.

• Is invited to all Buy Food with Plastic update events in Zurich if subscribed to the newsletter.

• Has access to our reports and relevant documents via our website.

• May request photo material for information or communication purposes.

5. Severability
Should individual provisions of this contract be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid clause shall be replaced by the relevant statutory provision.

6. Amicable dispute resolution
In the event of disputes arising from this contract, the parties shall first seek an amicable settlement before taking legal action.

7. Final provisions
Amendments and additions to this contract must be made in writing to be effective.

8. Applicable law and place of jurisdiction
This contract is governed by Swiss law.
The place of jurisdiction is the provider's registered office.

9. Auditor of Buy Food with Plastic
Ernst & Young

This is a translation for information purposes; in case of doubt, the German version applies.