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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.

Our Policies

Written by Morla Angelia on 1 January 2023

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Child Labour Policy
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Shipping Rate

Destination	One Bottle	2+ Bottle
Canada	$12.00 USD	$17.00 USD
United States	$11.00 USD	$15.00 USD
UK	$5.50 USD	$8.50 USD
Europe	$11.50 USD	$13.50 USD
Australia, NZ, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea*	$17.00 USD	$22.00 USD
Rest of World	$30.00 USD	$40.00 US

*Served by Asendia and their local partner

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