The Kiunga plastic collection and recycling project is locally known as the ‘Bahari Moja Project’ in which tonnes of plastic debris are collected from the nearby beaches as part of clean-up activities. The Kiunga community has reported increased sea turtle nesting because of the clean beaches.

4.4 tons of plastic waste was collected from the surrounding beaches in Kiunga Community Wildlife Association (KICOWA) in clean-up efforts. This brings the total plastic collected in 2019 to 2022 to 63.2 tons. Local women groups use recycled plastic to make eco bricks for building, as well as crafts to sell.