Through strategic partnerships with local communities, this remarkable organization enables plastic collection within 50 kilometers of ocean-bound waterways and coastlines. Plastic waste is gathered directly from beaches, riverbanks, neighborhoods, and even households, effectively intercepting ocean plastic at its very source.
But The Plastic Bank’s impact extends far beyond collection. They breathe new life into discarded plastic by transforming it into something valuable. Members of their recycling communities exchange the collected plastic as currency at local Plastic Bank branches, earning bonuses that provide vital family necessities such as groceries, cooking fuel, school tuition, health insurance, and digital connectivity. By offering secure sources of income, they empower vulnerable communities, breaking the cycle of poverty.