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Data last verified on Alchemy™: Wednesday, 05/24/2023

Ocean-bound plastic

Ocean-bound plastic has not yet found its way into the ocean. This represents plastic that is found on the ground within 50 kilometers of a waterway or coastal area, and is otherwise unlikely to be collected.

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)

Community Members

Individuals within a recycling community who collect plastic and deliver it to a collection point in exchange for collection benefits.

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.

Become an Ocean Steward

Anyone can help stop ocean-bound plastic. Contribute, track your impact, and save the ocean

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Certificates

Start your path of stewardship and help stop ocean plastic while supporting our collection communities. To commemorate your impact you will receive a custom digital certificate.

84 KG
Plastic Net-Zero

$84.00 USD

168 KG
Plastic Positive Certificate

$168 USD

252KG
Ocean Regenerative Certificate

$252 USD

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Products

Show your support, start a conversation, and become an Ocean Steward. Every purchase will prevent plastic from entering the ocean and support collection community members around the world.

Limited Edition Bottles

Our limited edition reusable Ocean Bottle tumblers offer real and lasting impact by directly preventing ocean-bound plastic from entering our waterways.

Apparel & Bags

Save the ocean in style! Our Plastic Bank organic cotton shirts, hoodies, and bags help stop ocean plastic with each purchase. Show the world where you stand.

Programs

Discover programs that empower your friends, family, colleagues and community to create a better world for generations to come.

Ambassador Program

Become a workplace steward to help prevent ocean pollution and poverty around the world. Learn about ocean plastic, Plastic Bank, and how to engage your workplace to stop ocean plastic.

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Faith Program

Members of your community centers, local schools and places of worship can become Ocean Stewards. Learn how your community can make a difference.

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Partnership Program

Discover how organizations of any size can help save the ocean by integrating an Offset or Social Plastic Program into their business.

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