Giving plastic a new home.

We are a Maldivian island initiative transforming plastic pollution into art, empowering our community, and fighting for a cleaner sustainable future.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to be the first local island in the Maldives that recycles 100% of our plastic waste.

Environmental Impact

Launch the inaugural recycling initiative on our island to minimise plastic pollution, reduce waste burning, and protect our precious marine ecosystem.

Circular Economy

By transforming pollution into meaningful, handcrafted products, we promote resource reuse, benefiting both the environment and local communities.

Community Empowerment

Empower islanders, schoolchildren, and visitors through educational training on recycling and advocating for the health of our oceans.

A Plastic Problem in Paradise

The Maldives faces an urgent and growing challenge from plastic pollution, threatening people's health, the marine ecosystem and tourism. A significant portion of waste originates from items such as plastic drinking bottles, cosmetics and food packaging, while ocean currents wash in even more from overseas.

Waste management on local islands is limited, plastic is usually openly burned as a “quick fix".

Aerial view of Thilafushi, the 'Trash Island' in the Maldives, showing the scale of waste accumulation

Waste Reimagined

We collect and recycle HDPE plastic, such as bottle tops, cosmetics and detergent bottles — carefully cleaned, sorted and shredded — before handcrafting them into unique, ocean‑inspired pieces.

Handcrafted recycled plastic earrings in ocean hues

Handcrafted Jewellery

Unique pieces that tell a story of conservation.

Colorful recycled plastic keychains

Artistic Keychains

Carry our mission with you everywhere.

A selection of recycled plastic creations

Custom Creations

We bring custom ideas to life using recycled materials.

Trusted by Our Community

"The passion behind the Rashu Plastic Project is inspiring. Their work is not only creating beautiful art but making a tangible difference for our island's future."

— Local Guest House Owner

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your support helps us upgrade equipment, expand workshops, and move closer to a 100% recycled plastic island. Join us in protecting paradise.