Plastic Pollution and Recycling

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November 10, 2023

9 recycling trends to look out for in 2024

As the new year kicks off, everyone's buzzing with excitement. It's all about new stuff – fresh clothes, cool gadgets, and a bunch of new plans for the year.

October 25, 2023

Top 5 Waste Management Hacks That You Can Do

In a society that is becoming increasingly aware of the adverse environmental effects of excessive plastic packaging, it is vital for consumers to take responsibility and adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.

Family sorting waste for recycling close up

October 19, 2023

Top 5 waste management challenges in the Philippines and how to solve them

The Philippines is among the top waste generators in Southeast Asia, and one of the top contributors to plastic waste pollution in the seas. This is a result of various factors including low recycling rates, issues in collection, and inconsistency in plastic packaging segregation in many local government units (LGU).

July 17, 2023

Becoming a Changemaker: How your business can help stop ocean plastic

Download Plastic Bank’s whitepaper and learn how you can stop ocean plastic with your business

Human diving underwater with corals and fish

June 5, 2023

The ocean’s connection to all life on Earth

Photo by NEOM on UnsplashPicture yourself standing bare feet on a shore, where the land meets the vast expanse…

May 1, 2023

4 marine species our plastic waste is endangering

Photo by Cristian Palmer on UnsplashHave you ever reflected on how everything on Earth is interconnected? At its core,…

April 28, 2023

3 reasons why plastic is leaking from the land to the ocean in Indonesia

Photo by melis82 on EnvantoIndonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, is known for its stunning beaches and marine biodiversity. However,…

April 10, 2023

6 ways to make Earth Day every day

Photo by Markus Spiske on UnsplashShe provides us with the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the…

Plastic Bank collection member in the Philippines collecting plastic waste by the beach.

March 16, 2023

Ocean Plastic Accountability: Which Country is the Most Accountable

Plastic waste on the Julugan Fish Terminal, the Philippines.Ocean plastic pollution is a critical issue that poses a significant…

March 1, 2023

Here’s why our planet is drowning in single-use plastic

Photo by Muhammad Numan on UnsplashSingle-use plastic is a type of plastic…

A collection of plastic bottles to be recycled.

February 14, 2023

Where does your plastic waste go and what can you do about it?

Photo by Mali Maeder on Pexels.comPlastic has been such an integral part of our daily lives that a world…

December 1, 2022

Your last-minute gift to kick off the 2022 holiday season with impact!

The season of giving is right around the corner – and so is the avalanche of consumer waste. It turns out the most…

Plastic waste in the ocean with fish swimming around it

September 2, 2022

Why do marine animals eat plastic even when it makes them sick?

Photo by GuerillaBuzz Crypto PR on UnsplashOcean plastic is one of the greatest threats to our marine ecosystem,…

September 1, 2022

When was plastic invented, the different types, and solutions that make a difference

Photo by sutirta budiman on UnsplashPlastic has been a priceless invention for human advancement. However, it also harms marine life and devastates our…

Plastic Bank female community member collecting plastic waste in front of the ocean in Brazil

September 1, 2022

Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Ways to a Cleaner Ocean

Ocean-bound plastic has undoubtedly become a buzzword in the environmental space. You might have heard of it, but…

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