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1. EcoCycle Liberia
Turning Plastic Waste into Opportunity
Building a cleaner, greener, and wealthier Liberia
UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE (UoPeople)
COM 2001 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
ASSIGNMENT ACTIVITY UNIT 5
INSTRUCTOR Stephen Dimarco
OCTOBER 8, 2025

2. The Challenge We Face
120,000 tons of plastic waste
generated annually
Most ends up in open dumps, streets, and waterways
•Severe flooding during rainy season
•Disease outbreaks in communities
•Polluted water sources
•Degraded living conditions
But what if waste could create wealth?

3. Introducing EcoCycle Liberia
What We Do
Community-based recycling
company transforming
discarded plastics into
valuable products
Our Products
Eco-friendly building
materials, school supplies, and
furniture from recycled plastic
Our Impact
Reduce waste, create jobs, protect Liberia's environment

4. Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Empower Liberian communities to turn plastic waste into
economic and environmental value
Building sustainable livelihoods through recycling innovation
Our Vision
A clean Liberia where waste is wealth and every citizen
contributes to sustainability
Creating lasting change for generations to come

5. How Recycling Works
01
Collection
Community youth gather plastic waste from neighborhoods and collection centers
02
Sorting
Plastics separated by color, type, and quality for optimal processing
03
Shredding & Melting
Materials processed into reusable plastic compounds through controlled heating
04
Production
Transformed into paving tiles, eco-bricks, furniture, and crafts

6. Our Product Line
Plastic Paving Tiles
Durable, water-resistant,
affordable alternative to
concrete
Eco-Bricks
Lightweight building
materials for homes and
structures
School Furniture
Supporting education with
sustainable, long-lasting
materials
Artisan Crafts
Beautiful handmade items
by local artisans

7. Community Benefits
Job Creation
Employing youth and women in recycling centers across Monrovia and beyond
Providing stable income and skills training
Cleaner Environment
Reducing plastic pollution in streets and waterways
Preventing flooding and disease outbreaks
Education Programs
Teaching recycling awareness in schools and communities
Building environmental stewardship
Income Generation
Plastic buy-back program rewards collectors
Turning trash into cash for families

8. Why Support EcoCycle Liberia?
100+
Jobs Created Annually
Providing sustainable employment across
communities
10
Tons Recycled Monthly
Target by 2026, growing our environmental impact
120K
Tons Potential
Annual plastic waste available for transformation
"Turning waste into hope"
Meet Mary, a mother of three in Paynesville. She now earns daily income collecting plastic bottles for EcoCycle Liberia — supporting her family while cleaning her
community.

9. Join Our Movement
Community Members
Bring plastic waste to our collection centers
Earn income while cleaning your neighborhood
Partners & Donors
Support through sponsorships or equipment donations
Invest in sustainable community development
Advocates
Spread awareness about recycling benefits
Help build a culture of environmental responsibility
Together, we turn waste into opportunity!

10. Building a Sustainable Future
EcoCycle Liberia is more than a recycling company
We're a community movement for change
•Protecting our planet
•Empowering our people
•Building sustainable futures
•Creating economic opportunity
The transformation starts with us, today.
References
African Development Bank. (2022). Circular economy opportunities in West Africa. Abidjan: AfDB.
Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia. (2022). Waste management and environmental protection report. Monrovia: EPA.
United Nations Environment Programme. (2023). Plastic pollution in Africa: Progress and challenges. Nairobi: UNEP.
World Bank. (2021). Managing plastic waste for sustainable growth in Africa. Washington, DC: World Bank.