Plastic Pollution and Recycling

Plastic Bank collection member from Indonesia.

August 1, 2024

Our story of becoming

Uncover how it all began! Discover Plastic Bank’s journey from realization and vision to global impact, transforming plastic waste into currency and empowering communities.

Member João Mazio on the top of hill, Vidigal Community, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

July 8, 2024

From land to sea: a comprehensive look at plastic pollution

Explore effective strategies to combat plastic pollution, focusing on integrated waste management, public awareness, and global cooperation for a cleaner future

Coca-Cola Plastic Pollution involves using recyclable materials in packaging, investing in recycling infrastructure, reducing single-use plastic, and exploring innovative packaging solutions.

July 5, 2024

The Coca-Cola plastic waste solution: Design, Collect, and Partner

March 22, 2024

Profitable ways for CPG companies to manage plastic waste

Discover how CPG companies can turn plastic waste management into a profitable and sustainable practice through collaboration

Plastic pollution definition. Understanding the concept involves delving into its multifaceted definition.

March 18, 2024

What really is plastic pollution?

Plastic pollution definition. Explore historical context, global impact, and innovative solutions to mitigate environmental harm.

Plastic pollution solutions on the Kedonganan Beach, Bali, Indonesia.

March 12, 2024

Profitability and sustainability in business with plastic pollution solutions

Explore business sustainability with plastic pollution solutions. Real cases and long-term benefits await on the path to profitability with sustainability.

Fabricio is a Plastic Bank collection community member in Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

February 22, 2024

What are plastic credits?

Learn about plastic credits and how they’re making an impact.

February 19, 2024

Top 5 sustainable cities in the Philippines

Explore real solutions for plastic pollution: Ban single-use plastics, embrace innovation, and empower consumers for a sustainable future.

Discover how the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act is transforming our approach to plastic waste. Explore its implications for a sustainable future.

February 15, 2024

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act: How businesses can counter plastic pollution?

Explore the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, empowering businesses to combat plastic pollution with key provisions for sustainability

An alarming sight of plastic bottles scattered on the ground, underscoring the urgency of finding real solutions to plastic pollution.

February 14, 2024

Real Solutions to Plastic Pollution: How to tackle the global plastic crisis

Explore real solutions for plastic pollution: Ban single-use plastics, embrace innovation, and empower consumers for a sustainable future.

Hand holding jigsaw with reduce reuse recycle

January 23, 2024

Plastic packaging: is it a problem?

Navigating the intersection of sustainability and convenience, we tackle the complex journey with plastic. How can we reshape our connection to it?

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

November 21, 2023

From global agreement to local action: the impact of the Plastic Treaty negotiations

Explore the groundbreaking efforts of Plastic Bank in tandem with the international community's ambitious Plastic Treaty. Discover how innovative solutions like Plastic Bank are making a significant impact on plastic pollution while simultaneously improving lives in regions grappling with plastic pollution and poverty. Dive into the comprehensive strategy of the Plastic Treaty, supported by 175 nations, and learn how it aims to reshape our relationship with plastic to safeguard our planet and marine ecosystems. Join us on a journey towards a cleaner, more regenerative future.

November 16, 2023

8 tips to reduce your plastic footprint and make a real impact

What if you could measure your personal contribution to this global issue and take meaningful steps to reduce it?

Worker sorting plastic garbage for recycling

November 10, 2023

9 recycling trends to look out for in 2024

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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 Unsplash Picture yourself standing bare feet on a shore, where the land meets the vast…

May 1, 2023

4 marine species our plastic waste is endangering

Photo by Cristian Palmer on Unsplash Have you ever reflected on how everything on Earth is interconnected? At its…

April 28, 2023

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

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

April 10, 2023

6 ways to make Earth Day every day

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

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. Every year, between 19 and 23 million tonnes of plastic waste enter…

March 1, 2023

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

Photo by Muhammad Numan on Unsplash Single-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.com Plastic has been such an integral part of our daily lives that a…

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 Unsplash Ocean plastic is one of the greatest threats to our marine…

September 1, 2022

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

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

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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