The “Recycling of Plastic and Solid Waste” project implemented by ACLSOCOTRA in cooperation with the Cleanliness and Improvement Fund on Socotra Island is one of the most prominent environmental projects that seek to achieve sustainable development and preserve the island’s charming and unique environment. This project, which targeted the problem of pollution resulting from the accumulation of plastic and solid waste, came with the aim of reducing its negative effects on the natural environment and the health of the local community. Project Background: Socotra Island is considered one of the most prominent environmental sites in the world due to its unique biological diversity, but the environmental challenges on the island have multiplied with the increasing accumulation of plastic and solid waste, which threatens marine life, trees and rare plants, in addition to the negative effects on the health of the local population. Therefore, ACLSOCOTRA, in cooperation with the Cleanliness and Improvement Fund, implemented this project to address these challenges by working to recycle this waste. Project ObjectivesThe project aimed to: Reduce environmental pollution: by collecting and treating plastic and solid waste, and limiting its spread in the island’s natural environment. Promote environmental awareness: by educating the local community about the dangers of pollution and how to properly dispose of waste.Encouraging the use of recycled materials: to support the circular economy on the island and reduce reliance on new raw materials. Project phases: The project was implemented through several integrated stages to ensure the achievement of the desired goals: Waste collection and sorting: Field teams began the process of collecting plastic and solid waste from different areas on the island, where they were classified and sorted based on their type. Recycling operations: After collecting and sorting the waste, it was sent to the special units for recycling plastic waste that were prepared within the project. Where plastic materials were converted into materials that can be reused in manufacturing new products, and iron waste was also recycled and reshaped into special boxes for throwing waste and distributing it in residential neighborhoods and on some coasts on Socotra Island. Production of recycled materials: After processing the waste, a group of materials were produced that can be used in plastic industries, which enhances the sustainability of resources and reduces the need to purchase new materials. Results and ImpactsThe “Plastic and Solid Waste Recycling” project has achieved remarkable success in several aspects: Reducing environmental pollution: The project contributed to collecting large quantities of waste that were piled up, which reduced the negative impact on the environment.Raising environmental awareness: Awareness increased among local residents of the importance of preserving the environment and reducing the use of plastic.Providing job opportunities: The project created job opportunities for local youth, which contributes to achieving sustainable development goals and supporting the local economy. Project Sustainability: ACLSOCOTRA seeks to ensure the continuity of the project by intensifying awareness campaigns and cooperation with the local community, as the project intends to expand recycling operations to include more waste and promote a culture of sustainability on the island.

Since its establishment in 2014, ECO-PLAS Factory has been a successful project for producing recycled plastic products in Sana’a Governorate. The project is a model for environmental sustainability and supporting the circular economy. This project aims to reduce plastic waste, conserve resources, and raise awareness of the importance of recycling. Over the past years, the factory has achieved a series of achievements that have contributed to improving the local environment and supporting the community in various ways. Key Achievements and Results: 1. Reducing the quantities of plastic wasteThe factory was able to reduce huge quantities of plastic waste by remanufacturing it into recycled products, which contributed to reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste in Sana’a Governorate and neighboring areas. This effort contributed to improving environmental quality and reducing visual and environmental pollution. 2. Production of usable plastic materialsThe factory has succeeded in producing a variety of high-quality plastic materials, which are used in many local industries. This has led to reducing reliance on imported plastic materials, which helps boost the local economy and save natural resources. 3. Creating job opportunities for the local communityThe factory is an important source of job opportunities, as it provided many direct and indirect jobs, which contributed to improving the living conditions of a number of families, and supporting the local community economically. 4. Promoting the circular economyThe project contributed to supporting the concept of the circular economy, where used materials are used again in production instead of being disposed of. This approach reduces the depletion of natural resources and enhances the sustainability of the economic system. The ECO-PLAS project for the production of recycled plastic materials in Sana’a has achieved great success in converting waste into valuable resources, and providing environmental, social and economic solutions. The factory remains an example of the role of environmental projects in building a more sustainable society and protecting the environment.

Socotra Island Solid Waste Cleaning Project aims to preserve the unique natural beauty of Socotra Island and protect its sensitive environment from the negative effects of waste, in cooperation with the Cleanliness and Improvement Fund. The project has achieved a series of notable environmental and community achievements, which enhances efforts to preserve this unique natural heritage. Main objectives of the project : The objectives of the project revolved around Removing waste that threatens the island’s unique ecosystem. Raising environmental awareness among the local community about the importance of maintaining cleanliness. Supporting sustainable development by promoting a culture of environmental conservation. Results and achievements: The “Cleaning Socotra Island from Solid Waste” project achieved remarkable achievements in preserving the environment and raising environmental awareness among the local community. ACLSOCOTRA will continue its commitment to implement more environmental projects to preserve the beauty of the island and protect its natural resources, and to enhance cooperation with the concerned authorities to ensure the sustainability of this environmental effort.