USAID CCBO Case Study: Creating Economies of Scale for Plastics Recycling in Indonesia, Dominican Republic, and Sri Lanka

It highlights the efforts of USAID's Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program in promoting waste aggregation and recycling infrastructure to reduce plastic waste and promote circular economies. The study showcases successful partnerships with local organizations, governments, and private sector companies to establish recycling facilities, improve logistics, and increase the value of recyclable materials. The document also highlights the impacts of these efforts, including diverting recyclable materials from landfills, improving the livelihoods of informal waste workers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and unlocking private sector investment.