From Islands to Impact

Driving measurable impact for the people and Planet

Plastic pollution is not only an environmental issue. It is an infrastructure gap, a livelihood challenge, and a systems problem.

Recovered Indonesia strengthens plastic recovery where waste management is limited, transforming unmanaged waste into measurable environmental and social progress across coastal and underserved regions.

RECO is supported by a broader ecosystem of partners. Veritas Edukasi Lingkungan (VEL) drives education and behavior change, while their viral social media platform BuleSampah creates reach, awareness and amplified engagement.

Our Impact at a Glance

10,000+ tonnes of plastic recovered

Map of RECO recovery footprint in Indonesia

Central Circular Hub

Surabaya

Plastic Recovery Center

Makassar, Ambon, Sorong

Mini-PRC

Namlea

Digitally monitored through RECOllection. Certified under OBP & PPRS standards. Building Indonesia's decentralized recovery backbone.

Operational Impact

Expanding Recovery Capacity at the Source

We deploy decentralized Plastic Recovery Centers (PRCs) and Mini-PRCs in high-leakage coastal regions where formal waste systems are limited.

Our systems:

Increase structured plastic collection
Recover low-value and hard-to-recycle materials
Strengthen regional processing capacity
Connect remote communities to recycling markets

Designed for local realities. Built for scale.

Environmental Impact

Preventing Marine Plastic Leakage

By strengthening collection systems in coastal and island regions, we intercept ocean-bound plastic before it reaches rivers and seas.

Our recovery model reduces:

Open dumping Open Burning Leakage into Marine Ecosystems

Recovered plastic is processed into recycling-ready feedstock and reintegrated into domestic and international markets, reducing reliance on virgin materials.

Social and Economic Impact

Formalizing Informal Waste Networks

We integrate informal waste collectors into structured recovery systems, enabling:

Stable income opportunities
Safer working conditions
Long-term participation in formal value chains

Training and Capacity Building

Continuous education and operational training strengthen sorting quality, safety standards, and long-term system sustainability.

Women at the Heart of Recovery

More than 60% of RECO's workforce are women, leading operations and strengthening community-based recovery systems.

Inclusion is embedded in how we operate, not treated as an afterthought.

Contribution to Global Goals

Our operations directly contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth

Formalizing informal waste collectors and creating stable income opportunities within structured recovery systems.

SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities

Strengthening decentralized waste infrastructure in underserved urban and coastal regions.

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption & Production

Recovering low-value and hard-to-recycle plastics and reintegrating them into circular material flows.

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Reducing open burning and landfill dependency while lowering emissions through material recovery.

SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Preventing ocean-bound plastic from entering marine ecosystems through source-based interception.