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JOBS CREATED IN INDIA AND INDONESIA
Plastic Fischer aims to create long-term impact. This is why we work closely with local communities, create jobs in the place of operations and provide financial security for our employees. They are the foundation and engine of our environmental impact. Many of our employees were day-labourers for most of their lives and now appreciate regular working hours, timely and fair pay, and a safe working environment. We treat our employees with the utmost respect and listen to their needs.
Browse through a few stories of our employees and learn more about the importance of their full-time job at Plastic Fischer, that you can secure by supporting our company.
READ A FEW STORIES OF OUR EMPLOYEES
MEET MOHANAN:
Covid affected the Art world
This is Mohanan from Trivandrum. Before the pandemic, Mohanan worked as a skilled sculptor, crafting art that resonated deeply. Covid disrupted the art world and he found himself jobless.
“When I lost my job, I was desperate. Plastic Fischer not only provided me with a stable income but also gave me a sense of purpose. Now, I'm proud to support my family by cleaning our hometown."
- Mohanan, Trivandrum, India
MOHANAN
MEET SHAILESH:
From part-time to full-time
This is Shailesh from Mangalore. Before joining Plastic Fischer, he used to face delayed salary payouts which made it impossible for him to meet his loan dues.
“In October 2022, I started working for Plastic Fischer part-time. I quickly realized that this is different to all the other jobs I had before. I never experienced this reliability of payments and the respect from my employers before. This is why I decided to work full-time at Plastic Fischer”
- Shailesh, Mangalore, India
SHAILESH
MEET ASLAH:
Financial Security and Purpose
This is Aslah from Bandung. He formerly worked as a driver and waste sorter before losing his jobs through the pandemic before joining Plastic Fischer Indonesia in August 2023.
“I learned in my previous job that plastic has a value that is often thrown away. I am proud to now contribute to a cleaner environment around the Citarum River. I am happy to have financial stability but also feel good to have a job with deeper purpose.”
- Aslah, Bandung, Indonesia
ASLAH
MEET ARJUN:
Debt-Free
This is Arjun from Varanasi. Before becoming part of the team in June 2021, he had several jobs that jeopardized his health and the insufficient income didn't allow him to send his children to school and he was indebted.
“Plastic Fischer helped me repay a high-interest loan that I took on due to a medical family emergency a few years back. My kids go to school, I have health insurance, and a provident fund which gives me and my family security I didn’t have before.”
- Arjun, Mangalore, India
ARJUN
MEET VIJAY:
Better health and Education
This is Vijay from Kanpur. Before joining Plastic Fischer, he was facing continuous health issues because in his former job, he was operating a machine that emitted toxic fumes.
“I am proud to be part of preserving the environment - for my daughter and the people of Kanpur and the Ganga River. The change of job improved my health and allowed me to send my daughter to school.”
- Vijay, Kanpur, India
VIJAY
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HOLISTIC IMPACT
LET US SHOW YOU, WHAT WE DO
Plastic Fischer’s USP is the simplicity and pragmatism with which we are solving multiple challenges at very low-cost. By “1 € = 1 kg” we are able to finance the entire company structure, including salaries, rent, fuel, insurances, machinery, tax accountants, and much more. We want to show you as transparent as possible what we are doing and illustrated a detailed breakdown of our operations. Let us know if there are still questions!
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
VISITS
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
MARKETING & SALES
3L INITIATIVE™
RIVERBANK CLEANUPS
RIVER PLASTIC
INFORMING RESIDENTS
SCOUTING
THE TRASHBOOM
DEPLOYMENT
PLASTIC - NO FISH
PLASTIC FISCHER
TRANSPORT
MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY
BALING
SORTING
DRYING
CO-PROCESSING
TRACKING
RECYCLING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
VISITS
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
MARKETING & SALES
3L INITIATIVE™
RIVERBANK CLEANUPS
RIVER PLASTIC
INFORMING RESIDENTS
SCOUTING
THE TRASHBOOM
DEPLOYMENT
PLASTIC - NO FISH
PLASTIC FISCHER
TRANSPORT
MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY
BALING
SORTING
DRYING
CO-PROCESSING
TRACKING
RECYCLING
WHAT WE DO
1,796,162 KG
RIVER PLASTIC COLLECTED
04/2021 - 11/2024
INDIA
1,452,300 KG
| Varanasi | 342,479 kg |
| Kanpur | 339,487 kg |
| Mangalore | 182,864 kg |
| Trivandrum | 537,836 kg |
| Bangalore | 49,635 kg |
INDONESIA
343,862 KG
| Bandung | 338,629 kg |
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