7.81 billion plastic bottles gathered
and exchanged by 56,670 collection members for income and social benefits—stopping plastic before it pollutes our oceans and landfills.
“Our collection members have the opportunity to earn a living by collecting plastic.”
Plastic Bank reveals the value of plastic waste, enabling global communities to prosper. Each bottle gathered has an impact.
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Why global communities gather plastic
“The benefits received through the plastic exchange are used to provide for our daily needs. The most important thing we receive is health insurance for my husband’s treatment.”
Atmawati, Indonesia
“Even at my age, I am trying to provide for myself, in my own little way of collecting scrap, I can find a way to relieve hunger. It became a lot easier when I was able to join Plastic Bank.”
Elizabeth, Philippines
“When I see people littering, I’m shocked by how carelessly they do it with trash bins all around. But I pick it up because it has value for me.”
Rasamee, Thailand
Over 500 businesses are empowering change; here’s why:
“We’re proud to be a leader in sustainability and look forward to our customers and wearers joining us on this journey.”
Tony Del Rosario
President at Coca-Cola Philippines
“Our cardholders love how easy it is to contribute to keeping the communities they visit clean and plastic-free for future generations.”
Jordan Bishop
Finance Director at Currensea
“Our customers are supporting our joint mission to create a more sustainable future for all.”
Martin Murray
Founder & CEO at waterdrop®
“We’re excited to share this journey with our customers and show how every wipe makes an impact.”
Dr. Ryan Sciacchitano
Founder of Buttease
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What is a Plastic Bank Membership?
A monthly impact contribution guaranteeing the collection of a pre-set amount of plastic bottles to be gathered by our collection communities in Indonesia.
What does Plastic Bank do?
Plastic Bank is a social fintech with a global bottle deposit program that helps end poverty and stops plastic pollution.
Collection members exchange plastic for money, social benefits, and beyond. Traceable collection, secured income, and verified reporting is delivered through our blockchain-secured platform.
People and businesses reduce their environmental footprint and support communities through memberships. Members access tools to share impact, invite their customers to join, and grow.
Collected bottles are returned as recycled feedstock to the circular economy.
Plastic Bank is headquartered in Canada with operations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, and Cameroon.
PlasticBank® and Social Plastic® are trademarks of The Plastic Bank Recycling Corporation
What do you do with the plastic after it’s collected?
The plastic collected through our collection communities is delivered to our processing partners for reprocessing into Social Plastic® feedstock and reintegrated into products and packaging by partner organizations and brands.
What countries do you operate in?
We currently operate in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, and Egypt.