Green Antz Annual Plastic Waste Collected in Tonnes
In the heart of the Philippines, Green Antz has emerged as a transformative force in waste management and the circular economy.
In Q1 2023, Green Antz collected 500,000 kilograms of plastic waste - an 829% YOY increase and the equivalent of 83 million plastic utensils, 14 million plastic bottles, 50 million plastic cups, 100 million plastic bags kept from contributing to the ever-growing plastic pollution crisis.
They are a social impact focused startup that is looking at ways to create value-add products out of this recycled plastic - from low-cost bricks for housing construction, among others.
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