Himalayan Climate Initiative (HCI), along with its partners, The Coca-Cola Foundation, Bottlers Nepal Limited and German Development Cooperation organised an event, “Finding Sustainable Solution for Recyclable Plastics Opportunities to close the Loop for Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Bottle Recycling within Nepal”, which focused on exploring business development opportunities in PET recycling on 10 August. The event was part of a series of events organised in regards to addressing the social, environmental and economic impacts and effects caused by commercially non-recyclable single-use plastic pollution in Nepal. The findings from the study to explore opportunities and collaborations from multiple stakeholders for possible commercial and sustainable closed business loop solutions for PET recycling within Nepal was presented where representatives from the waste and PET bottle recycling business sector as well as municipal representatives and development partners participated in the event.
Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung - Country Representative of WWF Nepal, Mr. Ambuj Singh - Country Director of Coca-Cola in Nepal, Mr. Toney Anaya, Vice-President of Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability of the Coca-Cola Company Bottling Investment Group (BIG) in Southwest Asia, Dr. Claudia Hiepe - Head of German Development Cooperation (GIZ), Ms. Shilshila Acharya - CEO of HCI, gave the opening remarks to commence the event.
Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung - Country Representative of WWF Nepal stated, “Plastic pollution is a major problem in Nepal today and through our joint efforts, we can aid in the management of environmental pollution, starting from controlling plastic pollution. Reducing plastic use and stopping the leakage through circular waste management systems are key areas that WWF is working on globally.”
