Who we are?
Banlastic Egypt is a social enterprise based in Alexandria, committed to combating plastic pollution, climate change, climate justice and broader environmental challenges across Egypt and the Mediterranean. Founded in 2018, Banlastic operates through a three-pillar strategy:
- Awareness and capacity building
- Sustainable product development
- Policy advocacy
Banlastic engages youth and communities through interactive workshops, beach cleanups, and plastic-free events while offering eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics. It also collaborates with policymakers, businesses, and civil society to push for stronger environmental regulations and sustainable waste management practices. For the past 7 years, we worked with more than 40 local and regional partners around the Mediterranean.
By fostering education, innovation, and systemic change, Banlastic empowers individuals and organizations to take action for a cleaner, more sustainable future. And through strategic partnerships and grassroots mobilization, Banlastic is building a conscious and engaged environmental movement that drives long-term impact.
Why Banlastic Egypt?
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Our Mission
Empowering communities across Egypt to combat environmental challenges through advocacy, education, and innovative solutions, fostering a sustainable and conscious society.
Our vision
A future where Egypt leads the Mediterranean in environmental responsibility, driven by empowered youth, innovative solutions, and strong community partnerships.
Our Values
- Ban with Purpose: Banning collaborations with polluters, greenwashers, and entities involved in crimes in war zones and transparently communicating this commitment to the public.
- Awareness Advocacy: Advocating for environmental awareness among youth across Egypt, empowering them with knowledge and action-oriented solutions.
- Networking for Change: Nurturing impactful collaborations and partnerships that foster a conscious and engaged environmental community.
- Leadership Development: Activating critical thinking and enabling youth to lead transformative environmental change in their communities.
- Alignment & Adherence: Ensuring our internal projects align with other environmental actors’ initiatives and maintaining synergy within Banlastic’s ecosystem.
- Sustainability Commitment: Providing long-term solutions to environmental challenges and fostering a lasting culture of eco-consciousness.
- Tailored Impact: Designing projects based on community needs rather than external agendas, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
- Inclusive Engagement: Creating opportunities for everyone to participate, contribute, and benefit from Banlastic’s initiatives.
- Creative Solutions: Encouraging innovative, practical, and impactful environmental alternatives to drive meaningful change.
