About Us
A Cameroonian association born from a simple conviction: research and solidarity can turn an environmental problem into a social opportunity.
Overview
Association for Research and Development of Ecological Plastic Waste Transformation Techniques
ARDTTEMP partners with communities to reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment. We promote and popularize transformation practices among entrepreneurs, and we support communities directly affected by plastic pollution.
Our approach is rooted in applied research: every transformation technique we promote — PET flakes, eco-friendly paving stones and tiles — has been designed to be locally reproducible and to generate sustainable income.
Our history
A long way traveled since 2024
Founded in 2024, ARDTTEMP has since come a long way, gradually structuring its actions around collection, transformation and social support.
Founding of the association
ARDTTEMP was born in Yaoundé, built around a mission of research and ecological transformation of plastic materials.
Launch of systematic collection drives
Regular collection operations for used plastic bags began, enabling them to be cleaned and put back into circulation.
Rollout of "One Youth, One Diploma"
Support for young single mothers toward the CEPE, BEPC, Probatoire and Baccalauréat in the Centre, East and Adamawa regions.
Structuring the value chain
Strengthened support for actors in the plastic waste valorization chain, along with growth in PET flake and eco-paving production.
Mission & objectives
Why we act
Reduce plastic pollution
Sustainably reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment and the health of Cameroonian communities.
Popularize transformation
Train and support local entrepreneurs in adopting ecological plastic transformation techniques.
Support the most vulnerable
Provide unconditional support to elderly people, under-schooled women, and orphaned or needy children.
"Remembering through research, alignment with national objectives, solidarity and development: these are the four compasses of our commitment."
Our values
Four principles guiding our actions
Research
Solutions grounded in local experimentation and technical innovation.
Solidarity
Unconditional support for the vulnerable members of our communities.
Sustainable development
Responsible economic activities that fund our social impact.
National engagement
Action aligned with the development objectives set by the Cameroonian state.
Governance
A team committed on the ground
ARDTTEMP relies on an executive board and field teams spread across the Centre, East and Adamawa regions. The portraits below will be completed with the actual members of your board.
Presidency
Executive board
Coordination
Social programs
Technical
Transformation & production
Partnerships
External relations
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