Unwaste.io

03/12/2025

♻️ Recycling Reality Check 🚨
What really happens before recycling can even begin?

In many cities across the Global South, waste collection is done manually — by waste pickers, small teams, and trucks with no compactors. That means lower volumes, harder work, and slower processing… even as plastic waste keeps rising.

Meanwhile, recycling trucks in high-income countries can carry up to 12 tonnes.
In Maputo? Often 600–700 kg per trip.
That’s the real gap. 🌍⚠️

Yet waste pickers keep the system moving — collecting, sorting, and keeping plastic out of the environment every day. 💚

It’s time to support stronger collection systems, fair pay, and true producer responsibility — because recycling shouldn’t fall on communities alone.

👉 Learn more at unwaste.io
👉 Track and remove waste with our free app: Wastebase
Find links in bio!

20/10/2025

28/07/2025

As Plastic Free July comes towards an end, the habits and changes we’ve all made should remain forever. 🙏

Whether it’s using reusable bags at the supermarket, buying less products that come in plastic bottles or making an effort to pick up litter when you’re out on a walk, it’s crucial that we keep taking action to make a long lasting difference to the planet. 🌍

Let us know in the comments something you’ve changed during Plastic Free July but will continue to do! 🧡

Plastic Free July

25/07/2025

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE PLASTIC FREE GATHERING UK 2025 EVENT! 🚨

The one day summit will be happening on the 20th September in Birmingham and will consist of a range of speakers and activities centred around plastic free initiatives and the environment. 💚🌍

Laura will be doing a talk at the event and we’re excited to see everyone there! 🤝

Get your tickets and more information via the link below/in our bio. 🔗

https://www.theplasticfreegathering.co.uk

23/07/2025

AMAZING WORK, THANK YOU! 🙏

As of today, we’re pleased to announce that we surpassed 466,000 items of plastic waste scanned, using our WASTEBASE app which is incredible. This over 5,000 more items processed since we last posted at the end of May 2025.

All your scans allow us to build important sets of data that put pressure on plastic producers.

We’re doing all we can do get in front of businesses and organisations to help the planet by encouraging producers to act more sustainably. 🌍

Here’s to the next 466,000 scans and beyond! 🙌

21/07/2025

With the summer holidays on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy some quality time together as a family! ☀️🌷

When you’re out and about, why not challenge yourselves to picking up at least 5 bits of plastic waste and disposing of them responsibly? 🙌

Imagine the impact we could make in a single summer if everyone did this every time they ventured out? 🧡

Just a thought, but if you do, please feel free to tag .io in any of your findings! Also have a look at the link below all about taking part in Plastic Free July. 🙏

https://www.plasticfreejuly.org

18/07/2025

We’re nearly two-thirds of the way through Plastic Free July, and every small change you’ve made is already having a positive impact. From switching to reusable bags and bottles to cutting down on single-use plastics, your efforts are helping reduce waste, protect wildlife, and keep our planet cleaner. 🧡

Let us know in the comments what changes you've made to your everyday life and like this post if you're committed to doing them for years to come! 🌍♻️

14/07/2025

It’s just over 2 months away but the Plastic Free Gathering 2025 will come around quickly! 🚨

The one day summit will be happening on the 20th September in Birmingham and will consist of a range of speakers and activities centred around plastic free initiatives and the environment. 💚🌍

Laura will be doing a talk at the event and we’re excited to see everyone there! 🤝

Get your tickets and more information via the link below/in our bio. 🔗

https://www.theplasticfreegathering.co.uk

26/06/2025

Here’s your reminder to get signed up to the Plastic Free Gathering 2025! 🚨

The one day summit will be happening on the 20th September in Birmingham and will consist of a range of speakers and activities centred around plastic free initiatives and the environment. 💚🌍

Laura will be doing a talk at the event and we’re excited to see everyone there! 🤝

Get your tickets and more information via the link below. 🔗

https://www.theplasticfreegathering.co.uk

23/06/2025

Here’s another information segment on our plastic compactor prototype! 🧡

We’ve designed this resource with a few things in mind, take a look below.

👉 No bigger than what one person can operate

👉 There’s a focus specifically on fitting PET within it

👉 We use locally available materials in Mozambique

👉 Being locally repairable is important so we avoid complex mechanisms

👉 It’s foldable so it can be carried on a truck

👉 Big enough to fit typical waste bags (mosquito nets) in a single compaction

Ultimately, we want something that is simple and effective to allow us to pack more plastic into a single collection. Development is still underway but we’re finding our prototypes more and more efficient each time, so watch this space for more coming soon! ♻️✅



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20/06/2025

Our full Data Report for September 2024 is now live on our website for downloading! 📊✅

We saw and collated over 11.5 WALRUSES worth of plastic waste removed from the environment but see exactly where it came from, top polluting companies and more.♻️🦭

Click the link below/in our bio to read it and thank you in advance for your interest! 📲

https://www.unwaste.io/data/2024-september