About Kleanit
We are pioneering the transformation of Nepal's plastic waste crisis into sustainable opportunities through innovative technology, community partnerships, and circular economy principles.
Company Overview
A purpose-driven enterprise on a mission to solve Nepal's plastic waste crisis through innovation and community action.
Our Mission
Our mission is to upcycle and recycle low-value plastics in Nepal, transforming waste into valuable resources through innovation, repair, reuse, reduce, and recycling solutions. We minimize environmental impact while creating plastic composite boards, 100% recycled plastic products, and upcycled furniture—all while fostering a circular economy in Nepal.
Our Vision
To be Nepal's leading force in sustainable waste management, envisioning a future where low-grade plastics are no longer discarded but transformed into resources that improve communities, protect ecosystems, and drive plastic upcycling education and awareness.
Environmental Stewardship
Dedicated to reducing plastic waste and promoting a circular economy for plastics in Nepal.
Innovation in Sustainability
Pioneering low-value plastic upcycling with cutting-edge technologies.
Community Engagement
Expanding plastic upcycling workshops in Kathmandu and beyond, creating inclusive learning opportunities.
Quality Excellence
Delivering durable 100% recycled plastic products that last.
The Challenge We're Solving
Nepal faces a growing plastic waste crisis. While high-value plastics find buyers, low-value plastics are left behind — burned, dumped, or washed into rivers. We exist to change that.
Left With Nowhere to Go
Low-value plastics like LDPE bags, wrappers, and packaging have virtually no recycling market — so they end up in landfills, rivers, and roadsides across Nepal.
Burned, Not Recycled
With no collection system or buyer, discarded plastic is openly burned, releasing toxic fumes that harm community health and the environment.
Choking Our Rivers
Lightweight plastic waste travels easily — clogging urban drains, polluting rivers, and flowing downstream from Kathmandu into the wider landscape.
Even the Himalayas Aren't Spared
Trekking routes like the Everest Base Camp trail accumulate plastic waste far from any formal waste-management system — a problem we actively work to solve.
Our response? A complete circular approach — from collection to creation.
See Our ApproachMeet Our Team
Our diverse team of innovators, researchers, and community champions work together to transform plastic waste into sustainable solutions.
Areas of Expertise
Plastic Waste Sourcing
Operational Recycling Systems
Sustainable Product Design
Environmental Impact Reduction
Innovative Technologies
Advanced Extrusion System
Our state-of-the-art extrusion technology transforms waste plastic materials into high-quality, durable products with consistent specifications and superior performance characteristics.
Injection Moulding System
Cutting-edge injection molding technology that creates precision-engineered products from recycled materials, ensuring consistent quality and dimensional accuracy.
Sheet Press Machine
The sheet press machine heats and melts recycled plastic before compressing it into strong, uniform sheets. Designed for durability and efficiency, it transforms low-value plastic waste into usable raw material for manufacturing and construction.
Technology Advantages
High Efficiency
Advanced automation and optimized processes ensure maximum efficiency and minimal waste.
Eco-Friendly
Environmentally conscious processes that reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
Quality Assured
Rigorous quality control measures ensure consistent, high-quality output products.
Our Approach: The 5 Rs
Every piece of plastic we handle passes through a thoughtful, circular journey — maximizing value at every step.
Reduce
We work with communities and businesses to cut plastic waste at the source, encouraging alternatives and responsible consumption habits.
Reuse
Plastics that still have life in them are kept in circulation, delaying their journey to the landfill and extracting more value from every item.
Repair
We champion repair culture — fixing products and machinery so that 'broken' doesn't mean 'waste', a principle that also shapes our own equipment.
Recycle
Through shredding, washing, and processing, we convert collected plastics into raw material for 100% recycled products and composite boards.
Innovate
Where recycling ends, upcycling begins — we design upcycled furniture and products that give low-value plastics a second, more valuable life.
Kleanit Upcyclers has successfully implemented numerous projects, demonstrating the scalability and versatility of our recycled plastic products:
Project Kupondole
12 two-deck benches
1,800 kg plastic waste diverted
Project STLRP
10 three-seater benches
550 kg diverted
Project STLRP 2
8 signage plus 5 benches
370 kg diverted
Kathmandu Development Commission
2 benches
110 kg diverted
Our Journey
From humble beginnings to regional leadership in sustainable innovation
Company Foundation
2021Milan Bohara and Sashi Kiran Thapa co-founded KleanIt Upcyclers
After returning from studies at Truman State University, USA, the founders established KleanIt with a vision to transform Nepal's plastic waste crisis into sustainable opportunities.
Research & Development
2021-2022Intensive R&D phase at National Innovation Centre
Developed custom machinery and perfected plastic melting and molding technologies. Initial experiments conducted with locally available resources.
UNDP Partnership
2023Major collaboration with UNDP Accelerator Lab Nepal
Launched partnership with UNDP and Blue Waste to Value for upcycled bench production, marking first major institutional partnership.
Market Expansion
2023-2024Commercial installations across multiple locations
Established market presence with installations in Kupondole, Kamalpokhari, Chandragiri, Budhanilkantha, and Dang.
Regional Recognition
2024Recognized as leading sustainable innovation company
Achieved recognition for innovative approach to plastic waste management and circular economy solutions.