Cleaning the oceans and empowering impoverished communities by pioneering a sustainable, circular economy for plastic waste.
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September 7, 2023
Plastic Bank's David Katz can turn your trash to cash
Plastic Bank is a social enterprise that turns plastic waste into a commodity, providing a dignified livelihood for trash collectors. They use a gamified waste collection business model to...
Read on ABS-CBN News »May 15, 2024
Plastic recycling firm keen on further expanding presence in
A plastic recycling firm is looking to expand its presence in the Philippines, aiming to address the country's plastic waste problem. The company plans to increase its collection points and...
Read on Malaya Business Insight | The online version of Malaya Business Insight. Published at the same time with the same content for the major sections. »April 22, 2024
Plastic Bank targets pollution, helps poor people
Plastic Bank aims to combat pollution by incentivizing the collection of plastic waste, which can be exchanged for goods or services. This initiative not only helps the environment but also...
Read on ABS-CBN News »September 7, 2023
Plastic man saves the world
Plastic Bank is a social enterprise that turns plastic waste into a commodity, providing a dignified livelihood for trash collectors. They use a gamified waste collection business model to...
Read on The Manila Times »September 2, 2023
Plastic Bank: Picking up the pieces for trash collectors
A startup in the Philippines is turning scrap plastic into a commodity, providing a dignified livelihood for waste pickers. The company, Plastic Bank, uses a gamified waste collection business...
Read on INQUIRER.net »August 26, 2023
Plastic Bank: Transforming Scrap Plastic into a Sustainable Resource
A startup in the Philippines is turning scrap plastic into a commodity, providing a dignified livelihood for waste collectors. The company uses a gamified waste collection business model to...
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