A Dynamic Local Economy
Training - Entrepreneurship
The recycling of plastic waste is a promising sector in West Africa. We employ and train young Africans in the recycling trades to become Coliba Rangers while working to integrate and empower women waste pickers in the sector. The idea is to make each member of the team an entrepreneur, be it coordinator, operator or collector. We also participate in creating the link between the actors of the sector by providing the raw material to many local plastics manufacturers and thus develop a real circular economy at the local level.
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A Preserved Envaroment
Landscape - Resources - Biodiversity
Plastic Waste left in our streets, gardens, and beaches contributes to the ecological degradation of our environment. They constitute a danger not only for the man but biodiversity. Our mission is to collect this waste upstream to stop all types of discharges into the wild and thus preserve our environment, our ecosystems and our landscapes. The recycling of this waste also makes it possible to limit the consumption of raw/virgin material(oil) while reducing CO2 through the use of recycled materials.
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A Healthy Living Enviroment
Hygiene - Health - Comfort
We take care to collect and recycle plastic waste as soon as possible to limit the health risks associated with the natural degradation of plastic. The collection also limits the stagnation of the water and the proliferation of mosquitoes and therefore the diseases associated with them. A healthy, pleasant and sustainable living environment for all, this is our ambition .The Coliba incentive also provide health insurance in exchange for recycle points thereby reducing amount of plastic that ends in landfill and providing basic insurance for low income dwellers.
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Tech Driven Awareness
Awareness - Eco-Gestures - Zero Waste
Because nothing can be done without the will and the involvement of our people, We commit ourselves to change the daily habits of everyone by creating recycling awareness among individuals, institutions and businesses through the use of the Coliba 2.0 Mobile app platform.With a click, one is educated on starting a recycling program, request pick ups and get paid for it.
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As a business, Coliba remains consistent in the delivery of their mission and they continue to make impact despite the challenges of operating in a sector this is begging for societal support. Coliba certainly is contributing to protecting the environment one plastic at a time
Jason Amoo
Communication Consultant, World Vision International
Coliba arrival has brought huge change in my work. Now the type of plastic that i could not sell i can now sell for more money. This also has allowed me to get enough money to cater for my family
Maame Abena
Waste Picker, Abeka.Lapaz
