Background
The objective of this pilot initiative is to establish micro-business for recycling focusing on extracting the plastic available from the region of Dragash. Although the recycling of plastics waste has increased substantially in recent years in Kosovo, this practice has not reached the region of Dragash. Thispilot project is aimedat increasing the recycling of plastics wastein Dragash and it is expected to develop techniques and processes for decreasing the quantity of plastic waste to a minimumand at opening new markets for recycled plastics (e.g. for PET bottles, PE films or PVCbuilding materials). This should decrease the amount of total waste reaching the dumpsite and total waste being collected by the waste company. It should also contribute to eliminating the amount of plastic laying down in the open fields ofDragash and in the rivers and surroundings ofits roads
Eligibility
It is expected that the successful applicant will be a resident of Dragash territory, have an appropriate piece of land and hopefully previous experience in recycling or collecting of recyclable. It is also expected that he/she will have sufficient understanding of the business and its complexity especially in relation to collection of the plastic from the different sources: Households, schools, shops, and any other sources.
Budget
Not applicable
Deadline: 16 September 2013
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