Prime Integrated Waste Solutions (PWS), developer and operator of state-of-the-art materials recovery facilities (MRFs) in the Philippines, has started the sale of verified plastic credits to assist businesses in offsetting their plastic footprint while enabling them to meet sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact.

Since launching its plastic credit offering in January, PWS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Infra, has already sold over 1 million credits — roughly equivalent to the weight of 700 average-sized cars’ worth of plastic removed from the environment.

Easier, measurable solution

“Our goal is to help businesses integrate sustainability into their operations by providing them with an easier, measurable solution for reducing their plastic impact on the environment,” said Cara Peralta, Prime Infra Market Sector lead for Waste.

The plastic credits are generated from PWS’ facility in Cebu City. PWS operates two MRFs in the Philippines, one in Cebu City and another in Pampanga.

Plastic credits enable companies to meet their obligations under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, which requires them to recover and account for a percentage of the plastic waste they generate.

“With our modern, high-capacity facilities, PWS is uniquely positioned to generate verified plastic credits at scale and with greater efficiency, giving businesses a reliable partner for meeting their sustainability and EPR goals,” Peralta said.

Businesses purchasing credits from PWS receive a plastic waste diversion credit certificate with relevant collection and diversion information, including plastic type, source and mode of recovery.

Digital tracking platform

PWS uses a digital tracking platform to ensure that all data and credit issuance are accurate, verifiable, and aligned with industry standards.