Green Worms seeks to alleviate the plastic pollution crises and poverty by embracing a circular economy model which will create dignified jobs by diverting waste from landfills and oceans. The project was founded in the village of Kerala and already operates in 20 more towns and coastal villages of India.​ Since 2014, when it was founded, the project has already recovered 39,400 tons of waste and has created 300+ jobs for women, empowering them with technical and professional skills. Green Worms is building a female workforce in waste management, changing the cultural approach to tackle the waste crisis and to mitigate oceanic plastic pollution.

Meet Vintz Plastics, an inspiring waste management company in Nairobi, Kenya. It was set up from a passion for sustainable living and waste elimination, with the desire to remove waste from dump sites, rivers, the land and the sea. Vintz provides a closed loop for plastic waste management, recovering plastic and recycling it into new materials. The project employs 200 people, most of them being women that would otherwise have no job prospects. Vitia Halai, the founder of Vintz Plastics says that "empowering women is at the heart of the business and I don't want them ending up somewhere else when they don't have jobs".

The waste management sector in Ivory Coast still needs a lot of help to improve its current poor practices and ineffectiveness. ​​ Recyplast is a private pre-collection company specialized in the recycling of plastic waste, from the collection to the production of secondary raw materials. Its mission is to preserve the environment and create jobs for people in the community.

Thalassains is committed to helping create a more sustainable future in the world. We will achieve that by using the power of business & collaborations to pave the path to that sustainable future. The founder was inspired to start this business after observing an overwhelming increase in plastic stuck in the world-class coral reefs of The Red Sea in 2020. After observing the negative impact of plastics on our corals, he realized that something has to be done to preserve the Red Sea. He hired a few friends and created a purpose-driven organization concerned with guarding the sea. Now, Thalassains manages one of the largest & most consistent beach cleanup operations in Egypt & recruits 100s of volunteers & staff. Our conservation efforts are focused on four key areas. 1. Education: We prioritize educating the local communities around the Red Sea through regular workshops, school sessions and art projects. 2. Innovation: We use a portion of the waste we collect from the Red Sea and upcycle it into stylish products sold to companies and individuals worldwide. 3. Advocate: Through our network, we are pressuring local governments to put policies in place that will reduce the negative impact of plastic on the environment. 4. Recovery: By doing regular beach cleanups, we are helping marine life flourish and inspiring behavioural change at the local level. Join the #CLEANREDSEAMVMT and help us preserve one of the last standing coral reefs in the world.

We’re a social enterprise committed to giving a “Second Life” to plastic waste. By working in partnership with local collectors and recycling initiatives, we believe that companies can be part of the solution to support circular plastic supply chains and generate new sources of incomes for vulnerable communities. Our goal is to cover all island territories in Thailand and Indonesia, with a goal to collect and recycle 50,000,000 kgs per year from these beaches and island communities. To date, we have already collected and recycled 2,000,000 kgs and our network continues to expand.

As a leader in urban services and waste treatment, Urbaser’s mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of cities and territories through efficient services and innovative technology. Our urban services division includes waste services, street and beach cleaning, and management of landscaped areas. These are very sensitive services, which have a direct impact on the quality of life of millions of citizens around the world, whether in Madrid, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, London, or Paris.