GreenShift: Circularity of Plastic Waste for Net-Zero Carbon Nepal project promotes a just transition to a circular economy in Bagmati, Madhesh, and Lumbini Provinces, focusing on plastic waste collection, recycling, sustainable product innovation, and policy advocacy.
Funded by the European Union, the four-year initiative is implemented by Restless Development in partnership with CREASION and Youth Innovation Lab (YI-LAB). It works with waste enterprises, SMEs, civil society organizations (CSOs) of waste workers, youth groups, school children, and local, provincial, and federal government bodies to advance the circularity of plastics.
The project aims to:
- Build the capacity of waste enterprises to improve plastic waste collection and recycling efficiency.
- Support SMEs in developing sustainable plastic alternatives and eco-friendly packaging.
- Work with schools to raise awareness and knowledge on circular economy practices.
- Engage youth in leading advocacy and awareness campaigns.
- Strengthen government capacity to develop inclusive, evidence-based policies through collaboration with youth and CSOs of waste workers.
Implementation Timeline:
- Year 1: Bardibas Municipality, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, and Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City.
- Year 2: Janakpur, Kohalpur, and Bharatpur.
- Year 3: Tilottama, Khadak, and Ichhakamana.
With active involvement of waste workers, women, and marginalized groups, GreenShift Nepal fosters synergy among stakeholders to shift from a linear to a circular economy.
The project is currently in its second year.
Our Impact in the First year
Where:
The programme will span Bagmati, Lumbini and Madhesh Province in Nepal
Period:
August 2023 to August 2026
Partners:
CREASION, Youth Innovation Lab
Donor:
European Union
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