Education, Empowerment & Environmental Action
Discover how PERHILAS turns discarded plastic into opportunity — for communities, for the environment, and for Sabah.
OUR FACILITY
Plastic Recycling & Upcycling Centre
Our Recycling and Upcycling Centre in Kampung Kepayan Baru, Sepanggar is equipped with a plastic shredder, plastic melting system with moulding tools, and dedicated storage. Here, discarded plastic bottles are transformed into tourism accessories, lifestyle products, and keepsakes inspired by Sabahan ethnic motifs.
COMMUNITY TRAINING
200+ Workshops Across Malaysia
PERHILAS trains women, housewives, youth, and waste pickers to create value-added products — from fridge magnets to earrings and brooches — that now reach international markets. Our 200+ workshops have empowered hundreds of participants to turn recycling into a reliable source of income.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Sabahan Motifs, Reborn in Recycled Plastic
Each product features traditional Sabahan motifs such as Sinumandak (Murut), Binangkusangan, Tininbukan, and Nantuapan — motifs that carry the heritage and identity of Sabah's indigenous communities, reborn in recycled plastic. Art and sustainability, fused into every piece.
GLOBAL REACH
Products That Travel the World
PERHILAS products have reached the Netherlands, Indonesia, New Zealand, and attracted buyers from Brunei. We partner internationally with Yago Eco Accessories (UK) and CBM Brothers (Uganda) for climate education, bridged by our MoU with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
The Bigger Picture
Why It Matters
Health Impact
Reducing plastic waste cuts dengue risk from stagnant water trapped in discarded bottles across village communities.
Clean Air
Less open burning of plastic waste means cleaner air and healthier lungs for families in all eight villages we serve.
A Benchmark for Sabah
First village network in Sabah with a dedicated Community Recycling and Learning Centre — a model for Malaysia.
Coming Soon
Building Sabah's First Community-Led Recycling & Learning Centre
Our vision is a vibrant hub where education, skills-building, and knowledge-sharing between villagers and visitors come alive.
A place where tourists can witness circular economy in action, learn from village artisans, and take home story-rich souvenirs — while our communities earn sustainable incomes with dignity.
Support This Vision →Get Involved
Bring a Workshop to Your Community
We conduct workshops for schools, corporations, NGOs, and community groups. Partner with us to spread the recycling movement across Sabah and beyond.
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