As an initiative of Enkador, Origin joined the Pact for Inclusive Recycling in the Circular Economy, in which, along with other companies committed to caring for the environment, training for job skills will be provided to 1,500 grassroots recyclers in our country. The signing of this pact occurred on the occasion of World Recycling Day, celebrated on May 17th.
In this summit, the Ecuadorian President, Guillermo Lasso, expressed the openness of his government to work on the transition towards the circular economy and to recognize the contribution of recyclers in this task. Origin joins this will, since our management begins with the grassroots recyclers, and their work is essential to continue transforming the world. Find out why recyclers are key players for the circular economy to continue working.
What does the certification for recyclers consist of?
This certification for “Basic Recycling” labor competencies is based on the development of a professional qualification profile carried out by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition together with the Ministry of Labor, and, through the Ecuadorian Professional Training Service (SECAP, for its acronym in Spanish), will allow recyclers to receive a certification that endorses their knowledge and experience, and, for the first time, their work will be recognized as professional work. This pact also represents an alliance between the public and private sectors, which will seek to enhance the contribution of recyclers in caring for the planet and in their ability to reinsert waste into the industry and economy.
To do this, dignifying their work must be the start point, providing them with better conditions and an environment conducive to doing it, with less discrimination and more benefits: health, education, social security, etc. Origin is currently dedicated to transforming discarded PET plastic into a new bottle that can repackage food and beverages.
We work with more than 5,600 basic recyclers who provide us with the bottles that are used in our factory as raw material. We guarantee the payment of fair prices and we support your professionalization, recognition and productivity.
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Undoubtedly, the signing of this pact reinforces our commitment to society and the environment, and even more, to our most important allies: recyclers and waste managers in our country.
