The Problem
A lot of residents are affected by the pandemic in which they have lost jobs, received a salary cut or received less customers that can support their own businesses.
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.
Pertubuhan IKRAM executed a hydroponic garden project where community members partake in growing their own vegetables. During the program, the community members obtained vast knowledge and new skills to successfully manage a hydroponic garden. They were also taught on entrepreneurship skills to help market their vegetables. This helps the community members to earn extra income as well as healthy food supply.
