Impacts & News
RRE and Tide Ocean Material ecosystem in Thailand: We have been monitoring our social and environmental impacts since January 2020
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Tons of Ocean Bound plastic collected for recycling since 2020
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Registered plastic collectors from coastal and island communities
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Community projects sponsored by partners and grants
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Local workers
700 tons of ocean bound plastic is equivalent to 23’100’000 bottles
More than 200 registered collectors
making a living or an additional income from collecting plastic waste.
For 68% of the collectors, collecting recyclable waste is their only activity.
For 95% of the collectors, collecting plastic waste is the main source of their income.
41% of the collectors declared that their financial situation was difficult before collecting plastic for RRE, and 77% of the same collectors declared that their financial situation has improved since collecting plastic for RRE.
(Study conducted among our waste collectors in August 2022)
6 Community Projects
Built in partnership with the communities and sponsored by partners and grants
RRE actively supports local communities on islands and coastal areas in their efforts to collect plastic waste.
With the help of sponsorships and grants, RRE collaborates with these communities to develop impactful projects aimed at combating marine plastic pollution.
Discover all our community projects and join the fight against plastic waste.
20 workers
working in safe conditions in exchange of a fair salary
86% of RRE workers declared that their overall situation has improved since working on this project.
“Since working for RRE, I have the skills to work in a team, more self-confidence, and a fixed salary. I also go to areas that I have never visited before.”
“My family and I faced many challenges before, and now we don’t need to borrow money from others anymore. We can earn enough money for the family.”
“My situation is better than when I was living on the island. I can earn more money than before, and send money to my parents.”
“Since working for RRE, many things have improved. My living situation, my income, and RRE is providing me with a free place to live in.”
(Anonymous study conducted among our workers in August 2022)
