Public Infrastructure
Recycled Plastics Meet Public Spaces: Signage and Benches in Budhanilkantha
Through Project STLRP 2, Kleanit Upcyclers transformed 370 kg of discarded polypropylene (PP) plastics and Multi Layered Plastics (MLP) into 5 durable benches and 8 informational signage boards in Budhanilkantha. By merging cultural significance with sustainable infrastructure, this initiative demonstrates how plastics without monetary recycling value can be reborn as weather-resistant, long-lasting public assets that enhance tourism, community experience, and environmental responsibility.
Duration
July 9, 2023
Partner
Nepal Tourism Board (STRLP 3)
Location
Budhanilkantha, Nepal
Beneficiaries
General Public
Project Objectives
- Convert 370 kg of polypropylene (PP) and Multi Layered Plastic (MLP)waste into functional and durable public infrastructure.
- Enhance the visitor experience in Budhanilkantha with seating and informational signage.
- Promote the value of plastics typically overlooked in recycling markets.
- Integrate sustainability into cultural and religious tourism destinations.
Key Outcomes
- Installation of 5 public benches and 8 signage boards in a high-traffic area.
- 370 kg of PP plastic and MLP waste successfully diverted from landfills and repurposed.
- Enhanced civic amenities for both pilgrims and nature visitors.
- A replicable model for combining eco-conscious design with cultural preservation.
Challenges Faced
- Recycling PP plastics and MLP, which are often disregarded due to low or no monetary disposal value.
- Designing infrastructure that blends with the cultural and natural landscape of Budhanilkantha.
- Ensuring benches and signage can withstand weather conditions with minimal maintenance.
- Raising awareness that plastics without market demand can still serve valuable purposes.
Solutions Implemented
- Applied upcycling processes to transform PP plastics and MLP into sturdy benches and weatherproof signs.
- Created infrastructure tailored to both functional use and cultural sensitivity.
- Partnered with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) for implementation and community integration.
- Designed low-maintenance, long-lasting products that reduce resource consumption over time.
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Project Impact
2000+
kg Plastic Recycled
20+
Benches Created
50,000+
People Benefited
6
Months Duration