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Data last verified: Tuesday, 04/23/2024

Ocean-bound plastic

Plastic Bank operates under the global standard defined by Jenna Jambeck. Ocean-bound plastic is defined as plastic that has not yet found its way into the ocean but is classified as "mismanaged waste". That is, plastic that is not being (formally) collected, is not likely to be collected, and is found within 50km of an ocean-bound waterway or coastal area.

Community Members

Individuals within a recycling community who collect plastic and exchange it at a Plastic Bank collection branch for secure income and life-improving benefits.

Equivalent Bottles Stopped

The amount of ocean-bound plastic collected and recycled in our recycling communities converted into bottles. Conversion rate is 50 bottles per kg (the average weight of a 500mL bottle is ~20g)

Recycling Communities

Community of plastic collectors living within 50 kilometres of ocean-bound waterways involved in plastic collection and its exchange at Plastic Bank collection points.

Alchemy

Alchemy is the blockchain platform that powers the Plastic Bank app. It enables fully traceable recycling processes, secures income for recycling community members and tailors impact reports for our stewards.

Plastic Bank’s Partnership with Nutrabolt

Plastic Bank collaborates with Nutrabolt to stop ocean plastic while improving lives

To achieve the sustainability goal of plastic neutrality, Nutrabolt’s Plastic Bank partnership will support the collection of 3,805,000 kilograms of ocean-bound plastic in 2023 – equal to nearly 190,250,000 plastic bottles. Ocean-bound plastic will be collected in targeted locations around the world with significant plastic waste, and then transformed into reusable plastic material for new products.

Grow and Give Back

Nutrabolt is proud to continue to deliver on its longstanding mantra to Grow and Give Back by working with Plastic Bank. It’s one of many steps in the company’s sustainability strategy, and commitment to become an environmental role model in the active health and wellness space.

Plastic Bank collection community member picking plastic bottle by the beach
Nutrabolt Ecosystem Tour in Indonesia

“I’m excited about our partnership with Plastic Bank, and feel their work directly aligns with our mission. Together, we’re not only working toward a healthier planet for generations to come – but we’re helping to provide a stable source of income for people working to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their neighbors.”

Doss Cunningham
Chairman & CEO, Nutrabolt

 

“Health and wellness is not only about people, but also the planet. One does not and can not work without the other. With partners like Nutrabolt who are placing an emphasis on products with resounding impact, the health, wellness and success of people and planet is one and the same.”

David Katz
Founder of Plastic Bank

Meet Our Global Partners

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Meet Our Global Partners

We’re the environment’s alchemist – turning plastic into gold. Become part of the solution by activating your business with one of our partnership programs

Become a Partner