Our Story
Our story is of 3 principals, each with their own businesses, working selflessly and enthusiastically to create, in record time, a business that helps prevent plastic from Ghana from entering the ocean while playing its part in the greater circular economy.
January 2022
A chance meeting
Lightning Strikes!
At a resort 2 strangers strike up a conversation. Kojo explains his frustration with the proliferation of single use plastic, Gabriel, explains he is the CEO of Hyper Plastics, a leading plastic recycling company in Mexico. Gabriel pledges to help Kojo set up a recycling facility. Kojo commits then and there to enter the recycling industry to clean up Ghana.
February 2022
Daily collaboration begins
Recycling 101
Gabriel dedicates many hours helping Kojo understand how the industry works, the challenges and best practices. Kojo uses his Agile way of working expertise to rapidly build the business.
March 2022
Action
Introduction to Melo Recycling
Kojo is introduced by Gabriel to Daniel CEO of Melo who operate several facilities in Mexico City. Additional transfer of operational knowledge and experience takes place
June 2022
Factory equipment is ordered
Recycling Machinery Ordered
Customised high throughput machinery is ordered. Kojo takes the decision not to automate so he can create more jobs
June 2022
Tours of markets & facilities
Field Trips
Kojo visits several Hyper Plastics Alliance facilities, Gabriel and Daniel are hosted by Kojo in Ghana
July 2022
A disused factory is found
A home is found
A 20,000 sqm disused factory is found and renovation begins. Other than a leaky roof the factory has no infrastructure. The interior factory layout is purpose designed for high volume throughput and quality control
September 2022
Machinery is Installed
The factory and equipment are commissioned and first members of staff are employed
October 2022
A milestone is reached
Out first Bale of PET is produced
After just 270 days from a chance meeting, Plastic Partnership becomes operational and starts playing its part in preventing Ocean Bound plastic from reaching the Ocean
November 2022
1,000 girl conference
Educational Outreach Program is started
1,000 girls are exposed to the problem of plastics at the Power of a Girl conference. An innovation competition and the school books for plastic initiative are launched
Plastic Partnership Summary
Quick Facts
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