Since inception we have been pushing the project forward as much as we were physically capable of. Whilst our timeframe is more prolonged than we originally envisioned, we are so pleased with what we have accomplished. After all, good things come to those who wait. A timeline of our progress is outlined below, which has recorded our biggest milestones thanks to the support of the generous donors.
May 2022
The start of a fruitful partnership
A Memorandum of Understanding with the National Environment Agency was signed and funding was provided by UNDP to purchase, manufacture and ship the plastic recycling machines over to The Gambia.
Dec 2022
A plastic recycling facility was born in the eco-community of Gunjur
Thanks to Baai Jabang, the director of TARUD and shareholder of Precious Plastic Gambia, we were able to secure the site in Gunjur, West Coast Region, The Gambia.
Apr 2023
It’s official
Precious Plastic Gambia becomes a legally registered business. The leadership team have professional backgrounds in plastic recycling, community development and environmental education, providing extensive knowledge to ensure the business reaches its highest potential.
May 2023
From Europe to The Gambia
Working with technical professionals, such as Sustainable Design Studio and PBS Machinery, enabled the machines to be made to a high quality and then shipped over to The Gambia. In the near future the aim is to have the machines replicated locally and distributed to more Precious Plastic Gambia hubs around the country.
Aug 2023
Works begins
The first bit of development on site was to have windows and doors welded and installed, whilst finishing off cementing the walls to make the building weatherproof.
Sep 2023
Work continues
Two toilets were installed, a sitting and a squatting toilet to accommodate the preference of staff and visitors.
Oct 2023
Recycling means a lot to us
To access the main building, a veranda was built with an option for steps or disabled access. The flooring on the veranda was completed using broken tiles from an old swimming pool.
Nov 2023
Adding some colour
The plastic recycling facility was painted inside and outside the building in the theme of the Precious Plastic Gambia logo.
Dec 2023
Securing the site
A wall was built around the perimeter of the plastic recycling facility to secure the site, ready for the gate to be installed.
Jan 2024
We have power
The 3-phase meter was installed by the National Water and Electricity Company and the building was wired up with sockets, lighting and fans, ready for the project to become operational.
May 2024
Training from the experts
An intensive training by plastic recycling experts from Sustainable Design Studio & Brothers Make was facilitated to train the team on business planning, market research, machine operation, health and safety, product design and so much more…
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