Plastic Bank - Social Plastic® for Poverty and Pollution
Global (Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, Cameroon), Multi-Regional
A global social fintech enterprise enabling people in coastal communities to collect ocean-bound plastic waste and exchange it for money, school tuition, medical insurance, and essential services. Collected plastic becomes 'Social Plastic®' feedstock for manufacturing, creating a circular economy.
Theme Areas
Behavior Goal
Transform plastic waste into a valuable currency that provides sustainable income for impoverished communities while preventing ocean plastic pollution.
Methods & Approaches
Implementers & Partners
- Plastic Bank
- Local collection branches
Donors & Sponsors
- SC Johnson
- Henkel
- Corporate partners
Key Takeaways
- 1Collected 160+ million kg of plastic (8+ billion bottles) as of 2025
- 2Supported 62,000+ collectors who increased income by up to 33%
- 3Blockchain-secured app ensures transparent, traceable transactions
- 4Collectors receive digital identity and bank accounts enabling financial inclusion