Delterra

Delterra

Non-profit Organizations

Washington, D.C. 13,654 followers

Real Change. At Scale

About us

Delterra is an environmental nonprofit on a mission to create a world where human activities protect and restore a healthy planet. Delterra’s founding partner is McKinsey & Company, and its flagship initiative, Rethinking Recycling, works with communities in emerging economies to build rapidly scalable, self-sustaining waste management and recycling ecosystems, that redirect waste into productive use while improving the lives of the people it touches. Rethinking Recycling is on track to bring recycling and waste management services to over 250,000 people in Indonesia and Argentina by 2022, most of whom had no access to recycling solutions before. Its programs have achieved recycling rates of up to 60%, which is higher than those of most US cities. To date, it has improved the livelihoods of more than 450 waste workers, many of whom are marginalized women. In the coming years, Delterra’s goal is to scale Rethinking Recycling to countries across Asia, Latin America and Africa, and add other programs to its portfolio with a view to develop innovative scalable solutions that redesign human systems for the good of people and the planet. Learn more at www.delterra.org

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http://www.delterra.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
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Nonprofit

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  • 🎊 We are honored to be part of the inauguration of the first centralized organic processing in Indonesia at recycling unit center/Pusat Daur Ulang (PDU) Mengwitani owned by DLHK Badung (Department of Environment and Hygiene of Badung Regency)! Last month, Delterra, along with JICA and other esteemed guests from the regional and national government as well as the Japanese consulate in Bali and Mayor of Toyama Town, was invited by DLHK Badung to celebrate the start of operations of the RA-X machine in processing organic waste across Badung Regency of Bali. 🍂 With the RA-X machine, PDU Mengwitani will have the capacity to process 50 tons of organic waste per day and produce 17 tons of compost a day. With Badung's waste composition being 70% organic waste, this will greatly help reduce the amount of waste being diverted to Suwung landfill. 📣 The Japanese consulate shares, "[With more waste being diverted from the landfill, it] can contribute to the reduction of methane emissions from accumulated waste, thus addressing the climate crisis". ✅ In line with the above, Delterra has been working closely with DLHK Badung to assist and test the integration approach of organic processing in Badung among PDU Mengwitani, Delterra pilot villages' TPS3Rs, DLHK Badung waste collection routes as well as local businesses such as Urban Compost and Potato Head, in a collaborative framework. This has resulted in approximately 5 tons of organics per day being diverted!

  • As we wrap up 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together this past quarter and throughout the year. Thanks to bold initiatives and steadfast partnerships, Delterra has continued to innovate, scale, and drive meaningful action toward a greener, kinder world. 🌍💚 None of this would have been possible without the unwavering dedication and support of our incredible teams and partners. A heartfelt thank you to everyone—both within and outside the organization—who has contributed to our shared mission. Here’s to building an even brighter 2025 together! 🙌✨

    Together, we made 2024 impactful—here’s to 2025!

    Together, we made 2024 impactful—here’s to 2025!

    Delterra on LinkedIn

  • ♻ Together with Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics and Celsur Logística S.A., we are transforming logistics into a driver of sustainability through the 'Return Management with Recycled Materials' project. Truck trips that previously returned empty, after delivering their cargo, have been leveraged to transport 140 tons of plastic waste from various regions of #Argentina to recycling centers in Buenos Aires. This partnership allows us to drive a positive impact and promote circularity. 💪Let’s go for more! #circulareconomy #recycling #reshapingmarkets

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  • Despite #INC5 not resulting in the global plastics treaty we were hoping for, we do not see this as a failure. We are encouraged by the overwhelming majority of countries that are calling for strong and mandated actions on the most critical elements needed for a meaningful agreement. Delterra is proud to be part of the Business For A Plastics Treaty and we are encouraged by momentum this group has developed and will carry forward to the next stage of negotiations. https://lnkd.in/dUfE_GNv

    Statement on the outcome of INC-5 in Busan, Republic of Korea

    Statement on the outcome of INC-5 in Busan, Republic of Korea

    Business For A Plastics Treaty on LinkedIn

  • Delterra reposted this

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    Systemic solutions for circular resource use

    As the UN plastics treaty negotiations move into their most challenging phase, here’s what stood out to me from observing the discussions and joining side events: - Alignment within the business community: global brands, retailers, and manufacturers are calling for an ambitious treaty and more harmonized regulations worldwide. The 260 members of Business For A Plastics Treaty have presented strong, unified messaging in support of this. - Global momentum: progress is being made globally to pave the way for tighter regulations. National plastic pacts are bringing stakeholders together to set clear, time-bound targets and work toward achieving them. Numerous NGOs including Delterra are leading innovative, on-the-ground efforts that are making a tangible difference. - Concerns about the effectiveness of environmental diplomacy: a large majority of countries, including the 67 members of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution, are pushing for a bold treaty, while a few nations continue to prioritize economic interests. Considering this and reflecting on the outcomes of the biodiversity and climate COPs this year, it’s fair to question whether consensus-driven multilateral diplomacy can deliver the results we urgently need. A treaty has the power to create global rules for addressing plastic pollution and to amplify and accelerate the progress we’re already seeing. To be truly impactful, it must tackle the root issues of plastic and chemical production and establish clear producer responsibilities for managing pollution. This is a historic opportunity, let’s see how it unfolds over the next few days.

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  • #INC5 🌏 The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee opened today in the Republic of Korea. The opening plenary session began in #Busan, and excitement is high as delegates prepare to advocate for an ambitious treaty. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a bold, credible, just and legally binding #PlasticsTreaty that aims to end plastic pollution, addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics, and ensures that no one is left behind—including waste pickers and the most vulnerable communities. Let’s connect at #INC5! Delterra’s Jeremy Douglas and Alina Jurcola are discussing key topics related to the #CircularEconomy #SystemsChange #Recycling #WasteManagement and much more!

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  • We are launching a series of webinars in partnership with the Climate & Clean Air Coalition and with the support of the Global Methane Hub, under the theme: "Transforming Organic Waste Recovery at Scale in the Global South." 💻 In our first webinar, we explored the use of the black soldier fly technique for organic waste treatment in Latin America. Experts in the field shared valuable insights and hands-on experience. A big thank you to Melisa Soledad Wilkinson for your participation. Stay tuned for more sessions as we continue to explore transformative solutions for a sustainable future. 🌍

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