en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ayuda en Acción and the adaPETation initiative under the IMG Group jointly announced the launch of the second phase of the Bamagreen project, which aims to convert plastic waste into construction materials, electrification products, and recycled flakes that can be reintroduced into the value chain in Mali, West Africa.
The project is funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), in line with its sixth master plan and the national partnership framework with Mali. It plans to create job opportunities in the Bamako and Ségou regions of Mali, promote social inclusion for youth and women, and enhance the resilience of vulnerable and displaced communities.
The second phase of Bamagreen is part of the Plastic2Prosperity global initiative under adaPETation. This initiative provides advanced recycling technologies adapted to local conditions, combined with a community-centered approach. The project is expected to recycle and utilize over 960 tons of plastic waste annually, provide recycling and circular production training to 150 people, directly benefit 8,500 individuals, and indirectly improve the lives of more than 28,300 residents in Bamako.
The project draws on the experience of the IMG Group in Portugal, where, according to the group, it has recycled and transformed over 200,000 tons of plastic waste into high-quality products. In Mali, the technology is being adapted through semi-industrial machinery and scalable modular systems, capable of processing up to 80 tons of plastic per month.
The intervention adopts a multi-stakeholder approach, bringing together civil society organizations, the private sector, social enterprises, local governments, and technical services to promote sustainable and replicable solutions. Expected outcomes include strengthening the recycling value chain through collection, processing, and commercialization activities; creating "green" training and employment opportunities; promoting reforestation and environmental awareness initiatives; and encouraging local innovation and knowledge management.
Bamagreen is committed to achieving a closed loop for plastics, from collection to the production of certified materials, reducing dependence on imports and lowering the carbon footprint. The project also aims to contribute to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.5, promoting sustainable production through the reduction, recycling, and reuse of plastic waste.
Additionally, Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries, and Genesis Energy recently established a strategic partnership in Lagos, Nigeria, to build one of "Africa's largest" recycled PET (rPET) production facilities, expected to produce up to 45,000 tons of food-grade rPET resin annually. This initiative aligns with Nigeria's National Policy on Plastic Waste Management, launched in 2020, which aims to strengthen collection, recycling, and circular economy solutions, with a target for all plastic packaging to be recyclable, biodegradable, compostable, or reusable by 2030.
Project STOP, co-founded by Borealis and Systemiq, also reported that by 2025, it provided end-to-end waste management services to 772,485 people, aiming to establish Indonesia's first county-level circular waste management system in the Banyuwangi Regency of East Java. The project has created 276 full-time equivalent jobs, strengthening the local economy.
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