No more Plastics
in your Hospitality Businesses
An initiative to reduce and avoid single use plastics in Maldives
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The hospitality industry generates this amount of waste annually.
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A 200-room hotel uses this amount of single-use plastic every month.
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This amount of plastic waste enters the ocean each year, much of which comes from the hospitality industry.
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About
Funded by the World Bank and implemented by South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP), with the support of United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the project development objective of the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) Project is to catalyze actions that reduce the flow of plastic pollution into South Asian Seas.
Clean Maldives won an innovation grant of 119,820 USD, which is being utilized to pilot scalable solutions for reducing single-use plastics in the hospitality and foodservice sectors of the Maldives.
Through this grant, the project focuses on:
Climate Collective Foundation (CCF) supports as a knowledge partner, in knowledge dissemination and deployment of one innovative solution with two hospitality partners in Maldives.
Offerings
Stakeholder Engagement
Conducted interactive sessions for stakeholders to share knowledge, adopt sustainable practices to combat plastic waste by providing tailored solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational sustainability. Stakeholders engaged included: Anantara, Oaga Resort, Siyam Group, Crossroads, Adaaran Group, Solite Resturant. Read the need analysis report to know more.
Fully Funded Pilots
Providing 2 select resorts with fully funded opportunity to implement innovative plastic-reduction solutions to mitigate plastic waste on the resorts, supported by expert guidance and detailed impact assessments.
Innovative Solutions Hub
Showcasing cutting-edge innovations from the Global South that mitigate plastic waste. This includes alternatives to plastics, plastic waste-to-value technologies, and breakthroughs in sustainable packaging. Check the case studies below to see some top solutions.
Scope
Starting with reducing single-use plastics in the Maldivian hospitality sector, the project will soon expand to broader environmental challenges, including renewable energy, wastewater management, and climate resilience. By partnering with innovators from the Global South, we strive to create a scalable ecosystem of solutions that benefits island nations worldwide. The current initiative will pilot one fully funded solution, offering comprehensive implementation support, with the aim of creating a model that can be replicated and scaled.
Offerings
Offerings
A chance to pilot an innovative solution with expert guidance
- Identification and Implementation
Deployment of one innovative sustainable solutions in selected resort through a fully funded pilot.
- Expert guidance
Comprehensive implementation support to the selected resorts with their deployment strategy.
- Impact Assessment
Quantify the impact of the pilot projects and estimate the potential reduction of plastic waste on a larger scale
Consultation and Tailored advice to mitigate the use of
single use plastics
Get access to Case studies of Innovative Solutions
This includes alternatives to plastics, plastic waste-to-value technologies, and breakthroughs in sustainable packaging.
For Businesses
Test innovative solutions to sustainability
challenges in your operations.
For Innovators
Submit ideas or technologies that could make a difference
in Maldives’ sustainability efforts.
Ongoing Pilot
As a part of this project, the selected resort - Siyam World Maldives is piloting an innovative (SUP) plastic mitigation solution by Econscious, a Climate Tech startup based in India.
Hospitality partners: Siyam World Maldives, Kudafari Island Council
Solution Provider: Econscious
Duration of pilot: 1 Month
Scope of pilot:
- Econscious will supply the machinery, provide technical expertise, and undertake staff training
- Siyam World Maldives will provide the necessary infrastructure, and manage overall operations
- Kudafari Island Council will contribute by collecting plastics from the community on a weekly basis and transport to Siyam World Maldives for recycling
Awareness is the key
We held several sessions for the stakeholders of this project - Workshops, 1 v 1 Consultation session, etc
These stakeholders included
Case Studies
Bioreform
BioReform manufactures 100% Eco-friendly Biodegradable and compostable GreenyBags made from corn and biopolymers which are 20-30% affordable than paper, cloth, non-woven & jute bags
Sunbird Straws
Sunbird Straws is the world's first patented multi layered drinking straws made from naturally fallen dried coconut leaves that otherwise gets burnt in open kitchens and landfills. We do this while empowering women across rural India.
Bare Necessities
Bare Necessities is a zero-waste solutions company that offers sustainable products, services, and educational initiatives to promote a circular economy.
Zero Circle
Zerocircle is a material science company manufacturing home-compostable and ocean-safe products using seaweed to replace harmful petroleum-based plastics, particularly single-use plastics.
Ecokaari
EcoKaari transforms plastic waste into beautiful fabrics using traditional Indian techniques like Charkha and Handloom. By empowering women and underprivileged youth with skills and sustainable jobs, the company helps preserve heritage crafts while tackling plastic pollution. EcoKaari prioritizes responsible production, offers lifetime product care, and promotes eco-conscious choices, creating a positive impact on both communities and the environment.
Saltech
Saltech Design Labs is at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to combat pollution from plastic, construction, demolition, and industrial waste. Through advanced technology, Saltech transforms recovered waste materials into high-performance polymer composites—offering eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials like concrete and cement. Their solutions provide not only superior functionality and durability but also affordability, making sustainable choices accessible across industries.
Angirus
Angirus produces eco-friendly, lightweight, and damp-proof bricks and paver blocks made from 100% recycled plastic and industrial waste. Their patented technology creates Wricks, a brick that’s 30% lighter, 20% stronger, and 80% more waterproof than traditional clay bricks, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative for construction.
Econscious
Econscious is a plastic waste recycling firm with a mission to promote sustainability through innovative recycling solutions. Their expertise lies in transforming post-consumer plastic waste into valuable products that contribute to environmental conservation.
Ecokaari
EcoKaari transforms plastic waste into beautiful fabrics using traditional Indian techniques like Charkha and Handloom. By empowering women and underprivileged youth with skills and sustainable jobs, the company helps preserve heritage crafts while tackling plastic pollution. EcoKaari prioritizes responsible production, offers lifetime product care, and promotes eco-conscious choices, creating a positive impact on both communities and the environment.
Saltech
Saltech Design Labs is at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to combat pollution from plastic, construction, demolition, and industrial waste. Through advanced technology, Saltech transforms recovered waste materials into high-performance polymer composites—offering eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials like concrete and cement. Their solutions provide not only superior functionality and durability but also affordability, making sustainable choices accessible across industries.
Zero Circle
Developer of bio-alternatives intended to leverage technology to produce sustainable packing material. The company uses seaweed extracted from oceans to help companies with custom solutions for their packaging requirements and provide carbon-neutral methods, enabling organizations to use ways that are circular and work toward a carbon-neutral future. Seaweed-based films provide a versatile and sustainable alternative offering excellent barrier properties, food safety, and customizable solutions for various business needs.
Econscious
plastic waste recycling firm with a mission to promote sustainability through innovative recycling solutions. Their expertise lies in transforming post-consumer plastic waste into valuable products that contribute to environmental conservation.
Angirus
Angirus produces eco-friendly, lightweight, and damp-proof bricks and paver blocks made from 100% recycled plastic and industrial waste. Their patented technology creates Wricks, a brick that’s 30% lighter, 20% stronger, and 80% more waterproof than traditional clay bricks, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative for construction.
IBanss
Ibanss combats plastic waste by producing bamboo granules that can be used in traditional plastic manufacturing processes to create 100% compostable, antibacterial products like food containers and packaging. By replacing conventional plastics with eco-friendly bamboo alternatives, Ibanss offers a sustainable solution to reduce plastic pollution while promoting biodegradable materials for everyday use.
Biopak
GreenDot Biopak is a leading innovator in the sustainable packaging industry, offering eco-friendly alternatives to conventional plastics. Specializing in biodegradable and compostable resins, they develop a wide range of environmentally-conscious products, such as Green.Flex bioplastic compounds and Green.Coat heat-sealable barrier coatings. With over 10 years of experience, GreenDot Biopak focuses on providing customized solutions for industries transitioning away from single-use plastics (SUP).
Bioreform
BioReform is dedicated to tackling plastic pollution through its range of 100% biodegradable and compostable products. Their eco-friendly bags fully biodegrade within 180 days, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics that harm the environment for centuries.
Environmental And Social Management Plan
For Recycling Facility
