Workers sorting waste in a recycling facility in Butwal, Nepal, showcasing environmental sustainability efforts.
Plastic Waste Reduction

Solid Waste Management

Plastic waste poses a growing environmental challenge in rural communities, impacting health, soil, and water systems. SUNDESH addresses this through community-led plastic waste management, promoting segregation, collection, and responsible disposal to reduce
environmental harm.

The initiative combines behaviour change communication with practical incentives to encourage households to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic. Community mobilisation and awareness sessions build long-term habits for responsible waste management and cleaner villages.

“Reduce plastic. Restore nature.”

Key Snapshot

Statistics

Focus

Plastic waste reduction & behaviour change

XX+

Communities Engaged

Interventions

Collection drives, awareness & incentives

Coverage

Select villages

Incentives

Reusable bags to promote plastic-free habits

Outcome

Cleaner villages & sustainable practices