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Data last verified: Wednesday, 04/24/2024

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.

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The problem:

Our planet is drowning in plastic waste and the people who are most vulnerable to it are sinking into poverty. One transformative idea solves both problems.

Our solution: Exchange plastic waste for value

We empower communities living in vulnerable coastal areas to collect ocean-bound plastic waste and exchange it as currency for income and life-improving benefits, including health, work and life insurance, digital connectivity, grocery vouchers, school supplies, fintech services, and more. The plastic is recycled and reintegrated into products and packaging by some of the world’s most progressive companies.

It’s a win for our communities, it’s a win for our partners, it’s a win for our planet, and it’s a win for humanity!

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From bracelets to t-shirts, each purchase stops the equivalent of 500 plastic bottles from entering the ocean. You won’t only look good, you’ll feel good for being part of the change!

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