Turkey has launched a new program to incentivize the collection of used plastic. Now, you can earn money for every plastic bottle collected. However, Turkish recyclables collectors, including wastepaper, have begun complaining about the new program. They collect various types of waste that can be recycled. They used to earn a good income by collecting plastic bottles, among other things. Used plastic brought in a good income. But now, due to increased attention to the aforementioned program, collectors can’t find a single plastic bottle in their collection.
We sell and buy waste paper in Vancouver, as well as used plastic in bulk. However, we are also interested in the problems of individual recyclables collectors, as they make a significant contribution to the overall goal of ridding the world of waste. The incentive program introduced in Turkey for plastic collection is a good solution. But the authorities failed to consider the potential harm to the recycling workers who regularly work in this sector. That’s why it’s important to think twice before making any decisions. Even well-intentioned decisions can backfire.
