Innovative Plastic Recycling
Models For Coastal Economic
Development
"No Blue without Green and No Green without Blue"
Martaniah Care International brings together entrepreneurs, policy makers, development partners, academicians, researchers, and financial institutions to share and discuss innovative plastic recycling models for coastal economic development — supporting sustainable livelihoods and resilient coastal communities.
About The Conference
Innovative Recycling
For Coastal Development
Martaniah Care International (MCI) is a Canadian Non-Profit Organization with the vision of contributing to a "Fair and equitable world for everyone". MCI is convening this international conference to explore innovative plastic recycling models as drivers of coastal economic development and resilience.
The platform will facilitate policy dialogue, showcase scalable solutions, and identify financing and partnership mechanisms to unlock investments in circular economy enterprises along coastal areas — tackling marine pollution while generating sustainable livelihoods.
What We Aim To Achieve
Conference Objectives
Examine Impact
Examine the economic and environmental impact of plastic pollution in coastal regions.
Showcase Models
Showcase innovative recycling, upcycling, and circular economy business models.
Policy & Barriers
Identify policy, regulatory, and financing barriers affecting scale-up of the recycling sub-sector.
Investment Mechanisms
Explore financing and investment mechanisms for recycling enterprises and SMEs.
Promote Partnerships
Promote partnerships between coastal communities, private sector, and development partners.
Youth & Women
Strengthen youth and women entrepreneurship opportunities in waste management initiatives.
Why Attend Our
Conference!
A unique platform to collaborate on urgent global challenges, forge meaningful partnerships, and drive actionable change across coastal economies.
Connect in person with 500+ entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers and UN representatives from around the world.
Visit a real plastic waste recycling enterprise in Toronto — hands-on exploration of circular economy innovation.
Hear from PhDs, UN representatives, government delegates, and top private sector actors across plenary and breakout sessions.
Engage directly with financial and development institutions exploring investment mechanisms for recycling enterprises and SMEs.
Where It All Happens
Join Us In Toronto, Canada
One of the world's most vibrant and multicultural cities, Toronto sets the perfect stage for a global conversation on sustainability, innovation, and coastal resilience. A city of opportunity — just like the change we seek to create.
Toronto Skyline
The City Across The Water
Toronto, ON
Toronto By Night
A City That Never Stops Inspiring
June 2–4, 2026
World-Class City
A global hub for business, culture & innovation
Metro Hall Rotunda
An iconic venue in the heart of downtown Toronto
Easily Accessible
Direct flights from 5 continents & major world cities
Limited Seats Available
Don't Miss Your Seat At The Table
Be part of a defining moment. 500+ global leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and policy makers will gather in Toronto to shape the future of coastal economies. The conversations you have here will echo far beyond the conference walls.
21 – 23 December 2026 · Toronto, Canada
Three-Day Event Agenda
🏭 Hands-on field visit to experience circular economy innovation first-hand in Canada.
What To Expect
Expected Outcomes
Shared understanding of plastic pollution impacts on coastal economies.
Identification of scalable and replicable recycling and circular economy models.
Clear policy and investment recommendations to support recycling industries.
Enhanced collaboration among governments, private sector, and communities.
Strengthened capacity and increased access to finance for local entrepreneurs in recycling value chains.
Roadmap for integrating recycling into sustainable coastal development strategies.
Annex 1: Illustrative Three-Day Event Agenda
21st – 23rd December 2026
Welcome Remarks, Conference Objectives, Official Opening
Moderator: Miss Heroine
Presenters:
- Welcome Speech by Martaniah Care International CEO
- Opening remarks by Canadian Government: Delegate from City of Toronto
- Opening remarks by Private sector representative: Mrs Hilda
- Opening remarks by UN representative: TBD
- Opening remarks by Financial and development institutions: Mr Justin Li
Plenary Session I: Pollution and the future of coastal economies
Moderator: Miss Heroine
Presenter: (PhD) Oswald
Rapporteur: Mr. Bruno
Plenary Session II: Policy perspectives from government, regional bodies, development partners
Moderator: Miss Micky Colombe
Presenter: (PhD) Massuddii
Rapporteur: Miss Elyse
Breakout Discussion Groups — Plenary Session III: Research, data, and economic impacts on fisheries, tourism, health
Case studies: TBD
Presenter: Dr. Belle Fille
Moderator: Miss Heroine
Rapporteur: Mr. Bruno
Report-back on key takeaways from Day 1
Rapporteur Plenary I: Miss Heroine
Rapporteur Plenary II: Miss Micky Colombe
Rapporteur Plenary III: Mr. Bruno
Panel 3: Innovative recycling and upcycling business models — Selected case studies from SMEs, startups, and community enterprises
Case study: TBD
Moderator: Miss Liliane
Presenter: (PhD) Oswald
Rapporteur: Mr. Said
Plenary Session I: Policy and regulatory frameworks — Open discussion on waste regulations, incentives, procurement, EPR policies, challenges and areas of improvement
Moderator: TBD
- Panelist 1: TBD, Govt representative 1
- Panelist 2: TBD, Govt representative 2
- Panelist 3: TBD, NGOs
- Panelist 4: TBD, UN representative
- Panelist 5: TBD, Researcher
- Panelist 6: TBD, Academician
- Panelist 7: TBD, Private sector player
Closing Remarks
Moderator: TBD | Rapporteur: TBD
- Closing remarks by Martaniah Care International CEO
- Closing remarks by Canadian Government: TBD
- Closing remarks by Private sector representative: TBD
- Closing remarks by UN representative: TBD
- Closing remarks by Financial and development institutions: TBD
Press Conference
- CEO of Martaniah Care International
- Representative of Canada
- UN Representative
- Private sector player
Study Tour — Plastic Waste Recycling Enterprise in Toronto
PCO: Mr. Robert
Registration is ongoing!
Register via www.martaniahcare.ca/register