It’s not only
about plastic.
We work close to the source in order to recover river plastic,
create meaningful jobs, and deliver verified impact
in some of the world’s most polluted waterway
It’s not only
about plastic.
We work close to the source in order to recover river plastic,
create meaningful jobs, and deliver verified impact
in some of the world’s most polluted waterway
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Full-Time-Jobs
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Tackling plastic pollution
where it matters the most
Tackling plastic pollution
where it matters the most
Our projects focus on intercepting plastic waste directly in rivers and tributaries before it reaches the ocean.
We currently operate six projects in India and one in Indonesia, working closely with local communities to ensure efficiency and long-term impact. We prioritize tributaries, where plastic is easier to collect and operations don’t interfere with boat traffic, while also tackling pollution in larger rivers, despite their challenging conditions during rainy seasons.
Our projects focus on intercepting plastic waste directly in rivers and tributaries before it reaches the ocean.
We currently operate six projects in India and one in Indonesia, working closely with local communities to ensure efficiency and long-term impact. We prioritize tributaries, where plastic is easier to collect and operations don’t interfere with boat traffic, while also tackling pollution in larger rivers, despite their challenging conditions during rainy seasons.
Bandung
Where it all began! The Founders lived here and developed the technology. Since then, Plastic Fischer is running impactful operations in the Citarum: One of the world's most polluted rivers.
Top Sponsors:
Bandung
Bandung
Where it all began! The Founders lived here and developed the technology. Since then, Plastic Fischer is running impactful operations in the Citarum: One of the world's most polluted rivers.
Top Sponsors:
Bandung
Bandung
Where it all began! The Founders lived here and developed the technology. Since then, Plastic Fischer is running impactful operations in the Citarum: One of the world's most polluted rivers.
Top Sponsors:
Bandung
Bangalore
Thanks to our Flagship Sponsor Everllence, we will prevent hundreds of tons of plastic from entering the most important lakes in the city that serve as a drinking-water source to the residents.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Bangalore
Bangalore
Thanks to our Flagship Sponsor Everllence, we will prevent hundreds of tons of plastic from entering the most important lakes in the city that serve as a drinking-water source to the residents.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Bangalore
Bangalore
Thanks to our Flagship Sponsor Everllence, we will prevent hundreds of tons of plastic from entering the most important lakes in the city that serve as a drinking-water source to the residents.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Bangalore
Kanpur
Many heavily polluted drains flow through Kanpur and lead to the Ganges River. Cleaning it up is a huge task - but we are making continuous progress in the vibrant city.
Top Sponsors:
Kanpur
Kanpur
Many heavily polluted drains flow through Kanpur and lead to the Ganges River. Cleaning it up is a huge task - but we are making continuous progress in the vibrant city.
Top Sponsors:
Kanpur
Kanpur
Many heavily polluted drains flow through Kanpur and lead to the Ganges River. Cleaning it up is a huge task - but we are making continuous progress in the vibrant city.
Top Sponsors:
Kanpur
Mangalore
The beaches of this beautiful coastal city are flooded with Styrofoam and other hard-to-recycle materials. We focus on beach cleanups, stakeholder engagement and prevention.
Top Sponsors:
Mangalore
Mangalore
The beaches of this beautiful coastal city are flooded with Styrofoam and other hard-to-recycle materials. We focus on beach cleanups, stakeholder engagement and prevention.
Top Sponsors:
Mangalore
Mangalore
The beaches of this beautiful coastal city are flooded with Styrofoam and other hard-to-recycle materials. We focus on beach cleanups, stakeholder engagement and prevention.
Top Sponsors:
Mangalore
Mumbai
Funded by the Climate fund of Amazon, we protect one of the world's most important habitats for Flamingos - located at the Thane Creek. This is a tangible biodiversity project and we are proud to do our part in preserving this ecosystem.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Mumbai
Mumbai
Funded by the Climate fund of Amazon, we protect one of the world's most important habitats for Flamingos - located at the Thane Creek. This is a tangible biodiversity project and we are proud to do our part in preserving this ecosystem.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Mumbai
Mumbai
Funded by the Climate fund of Amazon, we protect one of the world's most important habitats for Flamingos - located at the Thane Creek. This is a tangible biodiversity project and we are proud to do our part in preserving this ecosystem.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Mumbai
Trivandrum
Funded by our year-long sponsor Allianz, we have already stopped hundreds of tons of plastic from entering the ocean through Trivandrum's rivers and creeks. We also set up TrashBins along the beaches and provide infrastructure and regularly host Employee Cleanups.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Trivandrum
Trivandrum
Funded by our year-long sponsor Allianz, we have already stopped hundreds of tons of plastic from entering the ocean through Trivandrum's rivers and creeks. We also set up TrashBins along the beaches and provide infrastructure and regularly host Employee Cleanups.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Trivandrum
Trivandrum
Funded by our year-long sponsor Allianz, we have already stopped hundreds of tons of plastic from entering the ocean through Trivandrum's rivers and creeks. We also set up TrashBins along the beaches and provide infrastructure and regularly host Employee Cleanups.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Trivandrum
Vadodara
This is the second city in which we can take action, thanks to Everllence! The rivers here carry significant amounts of waste to the ocean and here, we will set up our own recycling hub in the future.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Vadodara
Vadodara
This is the second city in which we can take action, thanks to Everllence! The rivers here carry significant amounts of waste to the ocean and here, we will set up our own recycling hub in the future.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Vadodara
Vadodara
This is the second city in which we can take action, thanks to Everllence! The rivers here carry significant amounts of waste to the ocean and here, we will set up our own recycling hub in the future.
Exclusive Sponsor:
Vadodara
Varanasi
Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India! The holy river Ganges is fed through the name-giving rivers Assi and Varuna in which we deployed several systems to prevent further pollution of the main stream. This was our first-ever location we set up in India.
Top Sponsors:
Varanasi
Varanasi
Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India! The holy river Ganges is fed through the name-giving rivers Assi and Varuna in which we deployed several systems to prevent further pollution of the main stream. This was our first-ever location we set up in India.
Top Sponsors:
Varanasi
Varanasi
Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India! The holy river Ganges is fed through the name-giving rivers Assi and Varuna in which we deployed several systems to prevent further pollution of the main stream. This was our first-ever location we set up in India.
Top Sponsors:
Varanasi
What we handle to create an impact
What we handle to
create an impact
Here are the 3 categories that we manage, in order to clean plastic from rivers. In a nutshell: For every 1kg of plastic, we have to move 2 kg of water and 1kg of organic materials.
We’re finalizing our updated financial overview to give you full transparency on how every contribution is spent.
Organics
We find a lot of things in our systems that are of natural origin such as fruits, trees, dead animals (of literally all sizes). These items are released back into the river as they don’t cause any harm to the environment.
Non-Organic
Everything that is not of natural origin and harmful for the environment is collected and brought to our Sorting Facilities. These items include straws, bags, packaging material, all kinds of mixed waste, fridges, textiles and everything else you can imagine.
Moisture
As we collect the material out of the rivers, we have to let it dry for quite a while. That means that we have to move a lot of water around until we have the net weight of the plastic that we account as impact for.
Organics
We find a lot of things in our systems that are of natural origin such as fruits, trees, dead animals (of literally all sizes). These items are released back into the river as they don’t cause any harm to the environment.
Non-Organic
Everything that is not of natural origin and harmful for the environment is collected and brought to our Sorting Facilities. These items include straws, bags, packaging material, all kinds of mixed waste, fridges, textiles and everything else you can imagine.
Moisture
As we collect the material out of the rivers, we have to let it dry for quite a while. That means that we have to move a lot of water around until we have the net weight of the plastic that we account as impact for.
Organics
We find a lot of things in our systems that are of natural origin such as fruits, trees, dead animals (of literally all sizes). These items are released back into the river as they don’t cause any harm to the environment.
Non-Organic
Everything that is not of natural origin and harmful for the environment is collected and brought to our Sorting Facilities. These items include straws, bags, packaging material, all kinds of mixed waste, fridges, textiles and everything else you can imagine.
Moisture
As we collect the material out of the rivers, we have to let it dry for quite a while. That means that we have to move a lot of water around until we have the net weight of the plastic that we account as impact for.
Where the
Money Goes
Where the
Money Goes
We’re finalizing our updated financial overview to give you
full transparency on how every contribution is spent.
We’re finalizing our updated financial overview to give you full transparency on how every contribution is spent.
River Operations & Local Teams
Most of our budget goes directly into employing people from local, underserved communities in India and Indonesia. With fair salaries, health insurance, and social security, Plastic Fischer provides dignified, stable jobs. Every day, they remove plastic from rivers, transport, and manage it responsibly — a social and environmental win: cleaner ecosystems and secure livelihoods.
Infrastructure & Technology
We invest in building and maintaining the systems that make our work possible: TrashBooms for intercepting plastic, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) for sorting and managing waste, and machinery such as balers, shredders, dryers, rickshaws, and trucks. We also ensure regular maintenance and invest in R&D for new, more efficient, and sometimes more automated solutions. This ensures long-term waste management infrastructure in the eight cities we operate.
Recycling & Waste Processing
Recyclables enter local markets, while non-recyclables are sent to leading national co-processing plants, with our expenses covering both transport and treatment. This ensures the waste is managed in line with international standards, which is the best alternative to landfilling. We also run small recycling labs in some cities, where we upcycle river plastic into high-visibility vests for our teams, floaters for our TrashBooms, candles, pouches, and other items that are meant to serve as tangible examples for a circular economy.
Awareness, Community Engagement & Partnerships
Apart from our core operations in the rivers, we organise education and awareness campaigns, provide household waste collection services and stakeholder roundtables with Governments, NGOs and locals. We also represent Plastic Fischer internationally, share our learnings and build partnerships to scale our impact further. At the same time, we ensure global visibility for our work and brand, laying the foundation to grow and expand our operations worldwide.
River Operations & Local Teams
Most of our budget goes directly into employing people from local, underserved communities in India and Indonesia. With fair salaries, health insurance, and social security, Plastic Fischer provides dignified, stable jobs. Every day, they remove plastic from rivers, transport, and manage it responsibly — a social and environmental win: cleaner ecosystems and secure livelihoods.
Infrastructure & Technology
We invest in building and maintaining the systems that make our work possible: TrashBooms for intercepting plastic, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) for sorting and managing waste, and machinery such as balers, shredders, dryers, rickshaws, and trucks. We also ensure regular maintenance and invest in R&D for new, more efficient, and sometimes more automated solutions. This ensures long-term waste management infrastructure in the eight cities we operate.
Recycling & Waste Processing
Recyclables enter local markets, while non-recyclables are sent to leading national co-processing plants, with our expenses covering both transport and treatment. This ensures the waste is managed in line with international standards, which is the best alternative to landfilling. We also run small recycling labs in some cities, where we upcycle river plastic into high-visibility vests for our teams, floaters for our TrashBooms, candles, pouches, and other items that are meant to serve as tangible examples for a circular economy.
Awareness, Community Engagement & Partnerships
Apart from our core operations in the rivers, we organise education and awareness campaigns, provide household waste collection services and stakeholder roundtables with Governments, NGOs and locals. We also represent Plastic Fischer internationally, share our learnings and build partnerships to scale our impact further. At the same time, we ensure global visibility for our work and brand, laying the foundation to grow and expand our operations worldwide.
River Operations & Local Teams
Most of our budget goes directly into employing people from local, underserved communities in India and Indonesia. With fair salaries, health insurance, and social security, Plastic Fischer provides dignified, stable jobs. Every day, they remove plastic from rivers, transport, and manage it responsibly — a social and environmental win: cleaner ecosystems and secure livelihoods.
Infrastructure & Technology
We invest in building and maintaining the systems that make our work possible: TrashBooms for intercepting plastic, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) for sorting and managing waste, and machinery such as balers, shredders, dryers, rickshaws, and trucks. We also ensure regular maintenance and invest in R&D for new, more efficient, and sometimes more automated solutions. This ensures long-term waste management infrastructure in the eight cities we operate.
Recycling & Waste Processing
Recyclables enter local markets, while non-recyclables are sent to leading national co-processing plants, with our expenses covering both transport and treatment. This ensures the waste is managed in line with international standards, which is the best alternative to landfilling. We also run small recycling labs in some cities, where we upcycle river plastic into high-visibility vests for our teams, floaters for our TrashBooms, candles, pouches, and other items that are meant to serve as tangible examples for a circular economy.
Awareness, Community Engagement & Partnerships
Apart from our core operations in the rivers, we organise education and awareness campaigns, provide household waste collection services and stakeholder roundtables with Governments, NGOs and locals. We also represent Plastic Fischer internationally, share our learnings and build partnerships to scale our impact further. At the same time, we ensure global visibility for our work and brand, laying the foundation to grow and expand our operations worldwide.
Stories from the Ground
Stories from the Ground
Every project creates stable, safe jobs with fair pay for former day laborers, ensuring both environmental and social impact at the local level.
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Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Meet Mohanan
Covid affected the Art world
“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
Meet Shailesh
From part-time to full-time
“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
Meet Aslah
Financial Security and Purpose
“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
Meet Arjun
Debt-Free
“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
Meet Vijay
Better health and Education
“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
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable
Development Goals
At Plastic Fischer, we understand the SDGs as clearly defined global goals with measurable targets. We avoid “SDG-washing” by focusing only on the areas where our work creates a direct, meaningful impact.
At Plastic Fischer, we understand the SDGs as clearly defined global goals with measurable targets. We avoid “SDG-washing” by focusing only on the areas where our work creates a direct, meaningful impact.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
Core benefit
Clean Water and Sanitation
We improve water quality by removing plastic and other waste directly from rivers before it reaches the ocean
Core benefit
Decent Work and Economic Growth
We provide fair, secure jobs with health insurance, regular pay, and safe conditions — offering stability and dignity instead of precarious or exploitative work.
Core benefit
Life Below Water
By removing ocean-bound plastic at the river level, we protect marine ecosystems and prevent rivers from becoming sources of ocean pollution.
Co Benefit
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work contributes to cleaner, healthier, and more livable communities along riverbanks and coastlines. But this is a broader, downstream effect.
Co Benefit
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our responsible waste management and recycling practices act as a bridge toward more circular and sustainable production systems.
Co Benefit
Climate Action
By reducing emissions from waste, replacing fossil-based resources, and protecting oceans and ecosystems like mangroves, we contribute to climate mitigation and resilience. But climate change mitigation isn’t the core mission.
Co Benefit
Partnerships for the Goals
We mobilize capital, attention, and expertise to fight the plastic crisis through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and the public sector.
What happens to the plastic after you collect it?
The plastic goes to our sorting facilities, called MRF, where we dry and segregate it into two categories:
Recyclables: PET, HDPE, aluminum, glass - reintroduced into the local supply chain. We also run our own recycling projects, producing elements for our TrashBooms, signaling vests, and pouches from collected materials.
Non-recyclables: Multilayer plastic, LDPE, styrofoam - processed through co-processing in cement kilns, which replaces coal and prevents landfilling or ocean disposal.
Unfortunately, we're not magicians who can turn linear materials into circular opportunities - but co-processing is the international best practice for non-recyclable waste, and infinitely better than the alternatives.
The recycling quota? Varies by location depending on local conditions (type of waste flowing in rivers) - typically around 5% is recyclable, but this can fluctuate significantly. TL:DR: Here’s a video
How do you verify and measure your impact claims?
Our credo is: We communicate what we can prove. What we measure: The dry weight of plastic that we prepared for processing in our Sorting Facilities - this is what the 1€ = 1kg formula represents. How we track it: All steps follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and are tracked via third-party software (Inclusiv). Third-party validation: We're soon B Corp certified (pending) and have certified multiple locations under the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) standard, whose requirements we exceed significantly.
Do local people benefit from your work?
Absolutely. Local people are the head and heart of our operations. Plastic Fischer only hires from the cities we operate in - no Europeans flying in to play boss. Locals manage projects, teams, secure permits, operate technology, and handle waste processing.
Beyond providing stable employment, private health insurance and income security for our teams and their families, river communities benefit from cleaner waterways in front of their homes - fewer waterborne diseases, reduced flooding, and improved quality of life.
You'll find more local stories above this FAQ section.
Is Plastic Fischer also addressing the root causes of plastic pollution?
Yes! The TrashBooms tackle the symptoms, but we address root causes too. We provide waste bins to households and organize regular collection, creating the missing waste management infrastructure. We run school campaigns and volunteer events to raise awareness about plastic pollution and prevention. We also host roundtables with stakeholders like local governments, NGOs, waste producers, and residents to identify gaps and develop systemic solutions. It's the combination of immediate river cleanup and long-term prevention that makes our approach comprehensive.
How do you ensure the social impact claims are legitimate?
Our social impact is built on direct employment and community engagement. We've created 90 full-time jobs across India and Indonesia, employing people who were previously day-laborers. Our employees receive regular working hours, timely and fair pay, and safe working environments.
We work closely with local communities, treat employees with respect, and listen to their needs. That is why Plastic Fischer is not only about the plastic - it's direct poverty alleviation through job creation.
What happens to the plastic after you collect it?
The plastic goes to our sorting facilities, called MRF, where we dry and segregate it into two categories:
Recyclables: PET, HDPE, aluminum, glass - reintroduced into the local supply chain. We also run our own recycling projects, producing elements for our TrashBooms, signaling vests, and pouches from collected materials.
Non-recyclables: Multilayer plastic, LDPE, styrofoam - processed through co-processing in cement kilns, which replaces coal and prevents landfilling or ocean disposal.
Unfortunately, we're not magicians who can turn linear materials into circular opportunities - but co-processing is the international best practice for non-recyclable waste, and infinitely better than the alternatives.
The recycling quota? Varies by location depending on local conditions (type of waste flowing in rivers) - typically around 5% is recyclable, but this can fluctuate significantly. TL:DR: Here’s a video
How do you verify and measure your impact claims?
Our credo is: We communicate what we can prove. What we measure: The dry weight of plastic that we prepared for processing in our Sorting Facilities - this is what the 1€ = 1kg formula represents. How we track it: All steps follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and are tracked via third-party software (Inclusiv). Third-party validation: We're soon B Corp certified (pending) and have certified multiple locations under the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) standard, whose requirements we exceed significantly.
Do local people benefit from your work?
Absolutely. Local people are the head and heart of our operations. Plastic Fischer only hires from the cities we operate in - no Europeans flying in to play boss. Locals manage projects, teams, secure permits, operate technology, and handle waste processing.
Beyond providing stable employment, private health insurance and income security for our teams and their families, river communities benefit from cleaner waterways in front of their homes - fewer waterborne diseases, reduced flooding, and improved quality of life.
You'll find more local stories above this FAQ section.
Is Plastic Fischer also addressing the root causes of plastic pollution?
Yes! The TrashBooms tackle the symptoms, but we address root causes too. We provide waste bins to households and organize regular collection, creating the missing waste management infrastructure. We run school campaigns and volunteer events to raise awareness about plastic pollution and prevention. We also host roundtables with stakeholders like local governments, NGOs, waste producers, and residents to identify gaps and develop systemic solutions. It's the combination of immediate river cleanup and long-term prevention that makes our approach comprehensive.
How do you ensure the social impact claims are legitimate?
Our social impact is built on direct employment and community engagement. We've created 90 full-time jobs across India and Indonesia, employing people who were previously day-laborers. Our employees receive regular working hours, timely and fair pay, and safe working environments.
We work closely with local communities, treat employees with respect, and listen to their needs. That is why Plastic Fischer is not only about the plastic - it's direct poverty alleviation through job creation.
What happens to the plastic after you collect it?
The plastic goes to our sorting facilities, called MRF, where we dry and segregate it into two categories:
Recyclables: PET, HDPE, aluminum, glass - reintroduced into the local supply chain. We also run our own recycling projects, producing elements for our TrashBooms, signaling vests, and pouches from collected materials.
Non-recyclables: Multilayer plastic, LDPE, styrofoam - processed through co-processing in cement kilns, which replaces coal and prevents landfilling or ocean disposal.
Unfortunately, we're not magicians who can turn linear materials into circular opportunities - but co-processing is the international best practice for non-recyclable waste, and infinitely better than the alternatives.
The recycling quota? Varies by location depending on local conditions (type of waste flowing in rivers) - typically around 5% is recyclable, but this can fluctuate significantly. TL:DR: Here’s a video
How do you verify and measure your impact claims?
Our credo is: We communicate what we can prove. What we measure: The dry weight of plastic that we prepared for processing in our Sorting Facilities - this is what the 1€ = 1kg formula represents. How we track it: All steps follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and are tracked via third-party software (Inclusiv). Third-party validation: We're soon B Corp certified (pending) and have certified multiple locations under the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) standard, whose requirements we exceed significantly.
Do local people benefit from your work?
Absolutely. Local people are the head and heart of our operations. Plastic Fischer only hires from the cities we operate in - no Europeans flying in to play boss. Locals manage projects, teams, secure permits, operate technology, and handle waste processing.
Beyond providing stable employment, private health insurance and income security for our teams and their families, river communities benefit from cleaner waterways in front of their homes - fewer waterborne diseases, reduced flooding, and improved quality of life.
You'll find more local stories above this FAQ section.
Is Plastic Fischer also addressing the root causes of plastic pollution?
Yes! The TrashBooms tackle the symptoms, but we address root causes too. We provide waste bins to households and organize regular collection, creating the missing waste management infrastructure. We run school campaigns and volunteer events to raise awareness about plastic pollution and prevention. We also host roundtables with stakeholders like local governments, NGOs, waste producers, and residents to identify gaps and develop systemic solutions. It's the combination of immediate river cleanup and long-term prevention that makes our approach comprehensive.
How do you ensure the social impact claims are legitimate?
Our social impact is built on direct employment and community engagement. We've created 90 full-time jobs across India and Indonesia, employing people who were previously day-laborers. Our employees receive regular working hours, timely and fair pay, and safe working environments.
We work closely with local communities, treat employees with respect, and listen to their needs. That is why Plastic Fischer is not only about the plastic - it's direct poverty alleviation through job creation.
Plastic Fischer in Action
Plastic Fischer in Action
We tell the stories behind our projects through in-depth
visits to sites in India and Indonesia
We tell the stories behind our projects through in-depthvisits to sites in India and Indonesia
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Cleaning Kanpur
YouTube Series
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A tribute to the team 🐠💙
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