About Store
Bidyanondo opened the Plastic Exchange Store to provide residents with essential goods in exchange for plastic.
Awareness of the project was raised all over the island. The motivated natives then collected the plastic, brought it to the store, and exchanged it for an equivalent amount of goods. Bidyanondo then transported the plastic and sold it to plastic recycle businessmen. They used the funds to buy more goods for the store, creating a truly sustainable solution.
As a result of the powerful idea, there has been a behavioral shift and the beach is significantly cleaner. Plastic is now valued as an alternate currency on the island.
How it Works
People collect plastic all around them with the incentive to trade it for goods. They bring the collected plastic to the store and exchange it for goods of their choice. The plastic that Bidyanondo collects is sold to recycle factories. After which, the funds are used to buy more goods for the store.
Clean-up by The Natives
Using Plastic as Currency
Transportation of Plastic to The Mainland
Recycling Plastic
Restocking Store Supplies
Clean-up by The Natives
Using Plastic as Currency
Transportation of Plastic to The Mainland
Recycling Plastic