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