The Problem
The residents of the PPR are not updated with the latest news of the COVID-19 situation - several of them do not understand the importance of vaccination and harbour fear to partake in the vaccination programme.
Several residents are also digitally illiterate, preventing them to register for the vaccination online.
The Solution
The Beyond Bins project strives for a sustainable and circular economy by connecting corporate players, the underserved communities, and Biji-Biji Initiative partners.
This project works on small-scale plastic recycling which also benefits the B40 communities by providing an additional stream of income for them. Small-scale plastic waste recycling machines are provided to the communities to produce recycled products after a period of training and guidance. The plastic can either be shredded and sold to recyclers or created into new products that can be sold on both physical and digital platforms.
The communities will stand to gain through educational programs and awareness to instill a sustainability mindset.
The organisation briefed the PPR community on the current situation of the pandemic and on the importance of getting vaccinated.
The residents were assisted by the volunteers to fill up the vaccination form. Those who have registered were also given some goodies.
