About Us
Our Vision
Empowered and Dignified Waste Collectors and a Developed Recycling Economy in India
Our Mission
Providing sustainable opportunities for waste collectors and investing in the development of the recycling economy of India
Our Origins
The Plastics For Change India Foundation was set-up in September 2019 with a vision to formalize the informal plastics recycling sector and provide a holistic intervention program for one of its key, yet most vulnerable, stakeholders - informal waste collectors. The foundation engages in sustainable and scalable interventions to deliver it’s programs and achieve lasting impact. It's services include financial inclusion, social inclusion, education, healthcare, nutrition, training & awareness, empowering women, recycling infrastructure and low cost shelter.
We launched our first project in Mangalore, India in Jan 2020.
Our Values
Passion
Passion is the driving force of everything we do. We love what we do and are committed to seeing change happen at the grassroot level.
Innovation
We think out of the box, are agile in our decision making and not afraid of failure. It's the perfect breeding ground for innovation.
Integrity
Trust, loyalty, transparency, commitment, accountability - these are words that we DO NOT use lightly. It is ingrained in our character and culture.
Collaboration
We believe we are not alone in this journey neither do we believe that we alone have all the answers. Let's partner and work together.
Our Team and Advisors
SHIFRAH JACOBS
With over 15 years experience, Shifrah’s core expertise lies in the area of business development and marketing for the social sector. From leading macro projects for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to micro-projects with grass root organizations - Shifrah’s role at PFC Foundation focusses on raising philanthropic capital for the development of informal waste collector communities.
CHANDAN MC
With over 12 years of rich experience in the areas of Government and Public Affairs Service Delivery, Community Relations, Project Management, Sustainable Development and Good Governance, Chandan focuses on expanding PFC’s supply development across the country, cross-functional collaboration, capacity building of the field team and building partnerships with various stakeholders.
LOKESH G
Lokesh has 15 years of demonstrated experience in research, program monitoring, evaluation and impact management. His experience spans multiple sectors, notably - public health, education, livelihood, social accountability and social protection. He has designed, implemented and managed projects across sectors and geographies in India and Africa.
ANDREW ALMACK - Advisor
Andrew is the CEO of Plastics for Change Recycling Corporation and in charge of building the team and strategic partnerships. Andrew 's entire career has been focused on reducing poverty and plastic pollution. He has worked in slums of South America, India and Indonesia to strengthen the informal recycling economy.
