At Unwaste, we give plastic waste a second life.
Did you know that only 5% of plastics are actually recycled?
Each year, we produce hundreds of millions of tons of plastic, with most of it designed for single use. Around 85% ends up in landfills, and another 10% is burned, releasing more pollution into the atmosphere.
It’s especially frustrating because polypropylene (#5 plastic), used in food containers, yogurt tubs, and medical caps, is a durable, high-quality material that could easily be repurposed beyond its first use.
Graph showing the rate of plastic generation vs recycling. Recycling has stayed low while production continues to increase
How We're Closing the Loop
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How We're Closing the Loop 〰️
We collect local waste and transform them into colorful, reusable pieces.
About the Founder
Hi, I’m Yishan!
I started Unwaste because throwing things away after one use just felt… wrong.
Now I turn plastic waste into colorful and reusable creations that make sustainability a little more fun.
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