Background
Himalayan Life Plastics emerged after observing our Street Kitchen. There, we were creating relationships with the street kids as they moved through the hardship of detox into a place of responsibility. However, many of the boys did not have formal schooling. Because of this, they were still facing difficulty in transitioning into society. They found that no one was willing to give them jobs or to take them on as apprentices. They needed training and they needed support. For this reason, the Himalayan Life Plastic Recycling Plant social enterprise was born.
We recycle over 40 million plastic bottles annually. Producing the highest quality food-grade rPET pellets. We call this MOUNTAIN PLASTIC
Himalayan Life Plastics Recycling Plant Quick Facts:
- Nepal’s only recycling plant for PET-plastic bottles
- Located in Pokhara, Nepal
- Recycling 40 million bottles per year
- A social enterprise with more than 46 employees and over 250 collectors
- 1,200 tons of plastic recycled annually
- Over 4,000 tons of Carbon Offsets
- Producing the highest quality plastic granulate for bottle production
- Making a positive impact on Nepal’s economy and environment
- Home to the Himalayan Life Vocational Training Program with up to 10 trainees
- Incorporated as P.LTD with the Department of Industry, Government of Nepal
- Operated as a social enterprise, whereby all profits are benefiting Himalayan Life’s charitable projects
- Project partner and supervision: HL-Switzerland
Read more about our Himalayan Life Plastics Vocational Training program that teaches practical skills to former street boys
Himalayan Life Plastics Recycling Plant:
This initiative is the only plastic bottle recycling plant in Nepal. Above all, it uses its platform to give life to street children and teens while lifting them out of poverty.
Himalayan Life Plastics recycles 40 million bottles a year while providing employment for 60 staff and over 250 collectors and suppliers. This triple bottom line initiative successfully completes many prime objectives. Firstly, it alleviates poverty. Secondly, it stewards the environment. Lastly, it provides profits that go back into protecting, nurturing and educating disadvantaged children in the Himalayas through responsible investments. It is a story of transformation and hope – a business for good!
Photos courtesy of Peter Schaeublin and Inmist Media House
