Plastic Bank’s Partnership with TWE
PLASTIC BANK COLLABORATES WITH TWE TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT
TWE strives for responsible business operations. By using ocean-bound post-consumer PET plastic and converting it into polyester fibers used in their operations, TWE has actively reduced their greenhouse gas emissions. They are also able to help prevent plastic from entering the ocean in collaboration with Plastic Bank. These actions are directly linked to SDG no 12 (responsible consumption and production) and SDG no 14 (life below water).
TWE pursues an active social commitment. In collaboration with Plastic Bank, TWE contributes to providing life-improving benefits for collection members in vulnerable coastal areas. These actions are directly linked to SDG no. 1 (no poverty), SDG no 2 (zero hunger) and SDG no 8 (decent work and economic growth).
Stopping Ocean Plastic While Improving Lives
TWE has partnered with Plastic Bank specifically to make a positive social impact in addition to removing ocean-bound plastic from the environment. By using Social Plastic® feedstock, TWE helps to improve the lives of collection members in vulnerable coastal areas by providing access to benefits such as secure income, health insurance, grocery vouchers, internet data, and more.
“Actively scanning the market for companies or organizations that could help us build on our sustainability goals, we came across Plastic Bank. They seemed a perfect fit as, just like for us, both the social and environmental aspects were indispensable and unmistakably intertwined in their business strategy. Actively pursuing these goals will ultimately create a better world.”
Hugo Christiaen
Director CSR for TWE Group
The world already has all the plastic it will ever need, and together with partners like TWE Group, we are giving new life to old plastic and substituting the need for virgin plastic production. By integrating our Social Plastic® feedstock into products, TWE Group is creating sustainable options for consumers.
David Katz
CEO and Founder of Plastic Bank
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