Kolekt launches waste-footprint tool to help organisations turn responsibility into verified recovery
Kolekt has launched its Waste Footprint Calculator, a new digital tool designed to help organisations understand their waste footprint and take practical action to make it lighter and more circular. “The calculator gives organisations a practical starting point: calculate the footprint, reduce it where possible, and support verified recovery for the material that cannot yet […]
Mozambique’s First Waste Recovery Certificate issued in advance of EPR regulations
The first Kolekt Exchange Certificate (KXC) has been issued in Mozambique, by the country’s largest recycler, and long-term Kolekt partner, Topack. The unique Certificate is verified proof that Topack has purchased, processed and sold 247 tonnes of post-consumer PET. It is now available to buy, in full or part, in the Kolekt Exchange, launched in […]
Kolekt offers Indonesian FMCG companies new solution to packaging waste
KOLEKT and WaHu Waste Hubs Indonesia have launched a new Certificates marketplace for verified waste recovery certificates to fund sustainable plastics collection. KOLEKT has joined forces with Waste Hubs Indonesia (WaHu) to launch the Kolekt Exchange Certificate (KXC) platform, a new verifiable system for plastic waste management. Kolekt Exchange offers Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) producers […]
BVRio convenes round table event at UN’s Global Plastic Treaty talks to unlock finance for inclusive waste recovery initiatives
Geneva, 4 August 2025 — As negotiators gather for what is expected to be the final round of the UN’s global plastics treaty talks, BVRio hosted an interactive roundtable to tackle a persistent structural challenge: the disconnect between international finance and the community-led waste recovery initiatives that are essential to addressing plastic pollution. The event […]
EPR Focus: 21 critical decision points governments must address to optimise EPR regulations
The global spotlight on national waste legislation is intensifying, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) stands at the forefront. EPR offers a compelling solution for financing sustainable waste management, embodying the ‘polluter pays’ principle. Simply put, EPR mandates that producers, importers, and brands take responsibility for the lifecycle of their products, either by directly managing waste […]
KOLEKT in demand for EPR legislation development
Fresh from discussions with the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme member countries about financing options for addressing plastic pollution, Kolekt Founder, Thierry Sanders, met with the Kolekt app development team in India last week to discuss future developments that will both improve user experience, but also further develop the architecture for a suite of EPR […]
Plastic Collective chooses KOLEKT for monitoring and traceability of waste transactions
The Plastic Collective, a leading social enterprise focused on solving the plastic waste epidemic, will start using the KOLEKT waste management app to monitor all its plastics purchasing and processing transactions. Developed by BVRio Group company Kolekt, the mobile solution will be used at Plastic Collective partner locations in Ghana and Indonesia. The plastic collection […]
BVRio on the search for 2025 Earthshot Prize solutions
Between today (1 October) and 11 December 2024 BVRio is in the privileged position to be able to submit nominations for The Earthshot Prize 2025. Along with the other Official Nominators, we are looking for exceptional initiatives which aim to address one of five critical issues facing the planet. We are looking for individuals, communities, […]
10 million kgs of waste traded through innovative app helping informal waste pickers in developing countries
The KOLEKT waste management app, developed by Circular Action, has just surpassed 10 million kgs of waste traded, 80% of which was plastic, proving the market for plastic recycling is thriving. The free App provides a way for informal waste pickers to connect and trade with waste generators and buyers, such as recycling centres. Launched […]
Digitising Mozambique’s waste supply chain
Work has concluded on a study to establish if a digital waste management solution could improve waste collection and recycling in Southern Africa. The study, and pilot roll-out of the KOLEKT digital waste management app, was conducted in Mozambique with funding provided by the European Union Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) programme, […]