The Problem
In light of the pandemic, many families and individuals have lost jobs or face difficulties in putting food on the table. Even though the government and many NGOs have donated food supplies to B40 communities at the PPRs, the food supplies often last for only 1 to 2 weeks.
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.
Sahabat Amal Care initiated a food bank at PPR Puri Warisan Inanam to help the residents in light of the pandemic. These food bank not only provides food supply for the residents, but also serves as a medium for residents to start small entrepreneurship initiatives where they can also sell handmade crafts or food. This project helped the residents to earn extra income alongside obtaining sustenance throughout the pandemic.
