Recycling that lifts up, not just cleans up

has been gathered by over 57,000 collection members.

That’s equivalent to the average weight of 335,093 adult male polar bears!

But this isn’t just about cleaning up—it’s also about lifting up communities by turning waste into opportunity.

*data as of March 10, 2025

Meet Warda, a beautiful, kind, resilient collection member from Cario, Egypt. As a mother of three, she draws motivation to provide for her children and takes pride in making an impact on her community. She has encouraged many other women in her community to join Plastic Bank for their own financial empowerment. Watch Warda’s uplifting story below.

Empowering Change:

Women Leading the Recycling Revolution

In celebration of International Women's Day, we highlighted five remarkable women around the world who are transforming waste management and promoting sustainability.

Their innovative efforts not only address plastic pollution but also empower communities and drive economic growth. As the UN Environment Programme emphasizes, integrating gender dynamics into waste management is crucial for effective and inclusive solutions. Explore the inspiring stories and learn how they're making a global impact.

Plastic isn’t disappearing—it’s accumulating in landfills, waterways, and our food chain. Production keeps rising, while recycling rates remain less than 10%.

It’s up to each of us to do our part.

Will your business step up?

Fund the collection and recycling of plastic, while providing secure income and social benefits to the people who gather it.

When you commit to offsetting 1 million plastic bottles, your business will gain access to our Professional Impact Account, ready-to-use social media assets, and a unique certificate to proudly display in your office.