# Inclusive Plastic Action Programme 2025

Supporting local champions to tackle the plastic pollution in their communities


## Tackling plastic pollution through inclusive action

Since 2018, the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) has championed inclusive action by prioritizing the voices of communities most affected by plastic pollution. Through our Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) work, we ensure their voices shape national and global policymaking.We believe real solutions must be grounded in the lived experiences of those on the frontlines of the crisis. Informal waste workers, many of whom are women in precarious employment, are vital to building a circular economy. To date, we have supported over 20,000 informal waste workers through our Inclusive Plastic Action Programme.


## About the Inclusive Plastic Action Programme

The informal economy plays a vital role in tackling plastic pollution in both emerging and established economies. Often led by marginalized groups, informal waste collectors lack formal recognition yet drive essential impact. They are responsible for collecting over 60% of the world’s plastic waste, making them key players in the fight against plastic pollution. Through our Inclusive Plastic Action Programme, we support non-profit organisations and social enterprises working on initiatives that build skills, improve livelihoods, and support inclusive solutions tailored to the informal economy.


### Meet the Champions


## These 10 organizations are fighting plastic pollution through inclusive action:


## Members

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## Videos

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## Cross-Sector Support


*Partner organizations and sponsors*