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Reimagine Plastic Hara Maker Initiative 202003272036 (LA0024705-K)

Initiated by Hara Makers, Reimagine Plastic Project is a community as well as an income-generating project by using upcycling material to make useable items again. Who is the Reimagine Plastic Project❓
Initiated by Hara Makers, the Reimagine Plastic Project is an environmental community project as well as an income-generating project for the economically disadvantaged community in the city of Kuala Lumpur, targeted at providing vocational skills in upcycling of plastic waste. We are dedicated to:
• raising awareness on environmental issues by providing educational workshop through presentations, demonstrations and training to schools, corporations, organisations, and individual participants.
• reducing single-use plastic waste and minimising environmental impact by creating a sustainable world in every step of our production process;
• upholding to promote ethical production practices, half of all proceeds go back to our crafters.
• formulating collective participation in realising social and economic inclusion for the marginalised community. FOLLOW US ON
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hara.makers/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/reimagineplasticproject
TELEGRAM: https://t.me/joinchat/R9XR3aM4aKQwNDBl


To Join river clean-up, sign up here: https://forms.gle/WZUBCjqpBEMSzP5Y7

Email: [email protected]

What happens when we take responsibility for the single-use plastics already in our local stream, rather than looking aw...
25/09/2026

What happens when we take responsibility for the single-use plastics already in our local stream, rather than looking away?

Meet The Carry L Collection—our signature line of upcycled bags designed for conscious living, thoughtful corporate gifting, and genuine community resilience.

Here is how we approach sustainability in practice:
♻️ Waste Diversion: Channeling discarded single-use materials away from landfills and giving them a durable, functional second life.
🌱 Meaningful Livelihoods: Equipping local women with practical green-skills to generate supplementary income right here in our community.
🧵 Built to Last: Precision-crafted to handle daily wear with a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

We know that upcycling alone isn't a silver bullet for the global waste crisis. True progress requires conscious reduction and systemic change. But while these materials exist, we choose to handle them locally, responsibly, and transparently.

Whether you are looking for impactful corporate gifts, sustainable merchandise, or local community partnerships, let’s create practical impact together.

📩 Send us a DM or reach out at [email protected] to start a conversation.

River Exploration #240 | 29 August 2026 | Sungai KerohWhat better way to spend the weekend before Merdeka than by givin...
30/08/2026

River Exploration #240 | 29 August 2026 | Sungai Keroh

What better way to spend the weekend before Merdeka than by giving back to our river? 🌊

On 29 August, we welcomed students and lecturers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to join us for a pre-Merdeka river cleanup.

Together, we removed 80.916 kg of waste from the river:

♻️ Plastic — 47.264 kg
🧵 Fabric — 22.506 kg
🗑️ Mixed — 8.300 kg
🧷 Diaper/Mask — 1.626 kg
⚡ E-waste — 0.400 kg
🪟 Glass/Ceramic — 0.498 kg
🔩 Metal — 0.322 kg

And we did more than just clean.

We also planted along the riverbank to support biodiversity and create a healthier habitat for plants and wildlife.

Because caring for our home is not just about celebrating the country we live in — it is also about taking care of the environment we share.

Thank you, UTM students and lecturers, for spending your pre-Merdeka morning with us.

This Merdeka, let’s celebrate by taking action for the place we call home.

We love seeing this little bag being used and appreciated. ❤️What may look like a simple upcycled bag actually carries t...
15/08/2026

We love seeing this little bag being used and appreciated. ❤️
What may look like a simple upcycled bag actually carries two stories.
One is about the material, discarded plastic that has been collected, processed and given another useful life. The other, and perhaps more important one, is about the people behind it.

This bag was made by our community mothers, who have been learning, practising and creating with their hands. Every piece may not be perfectly factory-made, but behind every stitch is time, skill, effort and an opportunity to earn.

And no, this does not mean that because plastic can be upcycled, we can continue to use and discard plastic freely.

We see upcycling as one small part of a much bigger conversation: about consuming less, using things for longer, managing waste better, and creating opportunities for communities along the way.

That is why we believe businesses have an important role to play too.
Sometimes, impact doesn't have to start with something huge. It can start with choosing to work with communities, creating meaningful orders, supporting skills development, or simply choosing a product that carries a little more purpose behind it.

Because when organisations choose to support work like this, they are not just buying a product.

They are helping create income, strengthen skills, keep materials in use, and give communities a chance to participate in creating solutions.

And perhaps that is the kind of “cycle” worth building together,
one where materials are valued, people are valued, and impact becomes part of how we do business.

When we first started working with upcycled plastic, people often asked us: “What can waste really become?”Today we rece...
03/06/2026

When we first started working with upcycled plastic, people often asked us: “What can waste really become?”

Today we received quiet but powerful answer.

A heartfelt thank you to Puspanita Negeri Selangor for their support of our community upcycling work.

They didn’t just receive our products, they took the time to add a simple floral touch that elevated the presentation of the bags. A small gesture, but it changed how the work was perceived in that moment: more considered, more presentable, more ready for a corporate setting.

Behind each bag is a straightforward process. We collect discarded plastic, sort and clean it, and channel it into production through training programmes with women from lower-income communities. The focus is not to glorify waste, but to reduce it, and to create a practical pathway where materials are recovered and people can earn income through skilled work.

This is what a working material recovery system looks like in practice: waste diverted, skills built, and products that can enter institutional and corporate supply chains.

We are grateful for this collaboration with Puspanita Selangor, and for recognising the work at both material and human level.

To corporates and institutions: if you are exploring how to meet your ESG commitments in a way that is operational, not just symbolic, we are open to working together.

Let’s move from intention to action, and build systems that reduce waste at scale while creating real community participation.

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What happens to a plastic bag after it is used once?For most, its story ends there.But sometimes, with the right communi...
17/05/2026

What happens to a plastic bag after it is used once?

For most, its story ends there.

But sometimes, with the right community behind it, that story can continue a little longer, while creating meaningful impact for people along the way.

Recently, our community completed 300 upcycled bags for UEM Sunrise using post-consumer plastic bags collected and processed by local communities.

Here’s what that project looked like behind the scenes:

♻️ 300 upcycled bags produced
♻️ Approximately 35kg of post-consumer plastic bags diverted from immediate disposal
👩‍🔧 9 women from low-income communities earning income through production work
👨‍🔧 3 community members supporting operations and logistics
🙌 20+ youth volunteers involved in collection, preparation, workshops, and community engagement

Each bag weighs around 84–90g and represents hours of sorting, cleaning, weaving, stitching, coordination, and teamwork.

While upcycling alone is not the solution to the global plastic crisis, we believe projects like this can still create meaningful environmental and social value.

Because sustainability is not only about materials.
It is also about livelihoods, participation, and community resilience.

Projects like this create real green jobs:
from waste collection and material processing to sewing, training, and educational outreach.

For many participants, this initiative is more than an environmental programme.
It is a source of skills, dignity, additional income, and belonging.

Every corporate collaboration helps:
— extend the useful life of existing materials
— support underserved communities
— engage youth in hands-on climate action
— and turn sustainability commitments into visible community impact

Together, these partnerships show that sustainability is most powerful when it creates lasting value for both people and the planet.

Hara Makers

Not every partnership is measured in volume, some are measured in what they make possible.We're honoured to share that W...
17/04/2026

Not every partnership is measured in volume, some are measured in what they make possible.

We're honoured to share that WWF-Malaysia has chosen our community-made upcycled products, handcrafted by women in our programme who are rebuilding their livelihoods one stitch at a time.

Each piece is made from recovered plastic that would otherwise be discarded, transformed into something functional, beautiful, and full of purpose.

When you choose our products, you're not just making a purchase. You're choosing craft over convenience, and people over profit, and a future where nothing, and no one, gets left behind.

Thank you, , for seeing the value in materials and people that are often overlooked. And to anyone looking for a more meaningful way to consume, this is it.

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There are collaborations that come from strategy.And then there are those that come from something deeper: shared values...
28/03/2026

There are collaborations that come from strategy.
And then there are those that come from something deeper: shared values, shared journeys.

Our story with goes way back to . A space filled with energy, creativity, and connection. When the programme came to an end, it felt like something meaningful was left unfinished.

But some stories find their way back.

When approached us to co-create a sustainable gift together with her daughter, , an incredibly talented artist, there wasn’t a moment of hesitation. This wasn’t just a project. It was a continuation of something we believed in.
Together with , this collaboration brings art, sustainability, and community into one piece.

The coaster itself is made by Nature Loop,
giving new life to materials through thoughtful design.

The artwork printed on each piece is by Izzati, each one carrying her unique expression and perspective.

And completing it, the packaging is handcrafted by our mothers’ group, transforming discarded materials into something purposeful and beautiful.

If you’re a company rethinking what your gifts should stand for, this is your invitation.

Let’s move beyond generic, forgettable. merchandise, and co-create something that carries real stories, real people, and real impact.

Drop us a message to start the conversation.

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Sometimes people ask what actually happens to the materials we collect.This is one small example.An event banner found i...
16/03/2026

Sometimes people ask what actually happens to the materials we collect.

This is one small example.
An event banner found its way to our community studio, and in the hands of the women we work with, it slowly became 1,000 mini tote bags.

For them, it meant a few weeks of work and some income generated from transforming something that would otherwise have been discarded.

It may not be the perfect solution to waste, but it’s a reminder that materials, and livelihoods, can still be created from what already exists.

If your organisation ever has event materials, banners, or soft plastics that you’re wondering what to do with after use, feel free to reach out. We’re always exploring ways to turn these into opportunities for the community.

Join us for hands-on mini workshops where existing plastic waste is transformed into festive crafts, slow, tactile, and ...
06/02/2026

Join us for hands-on mini workshops where existing plastic waste is transformed into festive crafts, slow, tactile, and made with care.

🗓 Workshop Line-up (2pm–4pm):
✂️ 7 & 8 Feb — Plastic Cut-Outs: Chinese New Year Edision

🌸 24 Feb — Heat & Bloom
Fused plastic flowers

🧺 25 Feb — Weave the Festive
Plastic ketupat weaving

📍 KLGCC Mall, Serai Hall (Level 3)
💰 RM15 / pax / workshop
All materials provided. Walk-ins welcome.

By Reimagine Plastic , Hara Makers, supported by Yayasan Hasanah
Working with existing plastic waste, through hands-on making.

In mid Jan, we had the joy of welcoming 168 seven-year-olds from Garden International School Malaysia to explore the PJ ...
30/01/2026

In mid Jan, we had the joy of welcoming 168 seven-year-olds from Garden International School Malaysia to explore the PJ ECO Recycling PLAZA and try their hands at plastic keychain weaving. They learned about plastic, especially the tricky multilayer kind, and why understanding waste matters.

We were joined by Kak Rohanita Wahab from PPR Lembah Subang 2 and Yuri Tan , whose support and stories showed the kids the power of community action.

On day one, we noticed many kids struggling with scissors and folding the plastic. Our first instinct? To jump in and help: make it faster, make it easier. But the principal stopped us.
And in that moment, we remembered: this is not about finishing the work, it’s about the journey. Letting the kids fail, succeed, fumble, and figure it out themselves was the real lesson. Every cut, every fold, every imperfect loop was a chance to learn resilience, patience, and creativity.

By the end of each session, the transformation was magical. Not just the keychains, but the confidence, the smiles, the “I did it myself!” moments. 💚

Sometimes, the best impact isn’t in what we do for children, but in what we let them do for themselves.

Thank you, Garden International School, for trusting us to guide these little eco-warriors on their first steps toward understanding sustainability, and thank you to Kak Ita and Yuri for making this journey richer.

Hara Makers

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PJ Eco Recycling Plaza, Jalan Ss8/39, Sungai Way Free Trade Industrial Zone
Petaling Jaya
47300

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+60103557123

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