RECYCLING OF PLASTIC WASTE
Sector: Industry
Type: Public
Project manager: Ministry of Towns and Urban Hygiene
Estimated cost (USD): USD 6 million
Estimated cost (FCFA): FCFA 3 billion
In Niger, plastic waste management concerns collection, treatment and recovery of plastic bags. The initial objective of this project is the use of plastic bag treatment and recycling techniques to produce paving blocks, in addition to the completion of a current pilot project in progress in Niamey and in the city of Timbuctoo.
Benefits
- Supply of raw material for industries who use plastic as a component;
- Recycling of approximately 2 tons of plastic waste every 10 days;
- Contribute to the sanitation of Niger urban centres and facilitate the implementation of the President of the Republic of Niger’s Niamey Nyala (Niamey the charming) programme.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Project Design: State Partner State/partner
Funding: State Partner State/partner
Implementation: State Partner State/partner
Operations: State Partner State/partner
Risk sharing: State/partner