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Plastic Bank

Cleaning the oceans and empowering impoverished communities by pioneering a sustainable, circular economy for plastic waste.

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David Katz

Pirate Captain (Founder & CEO) at Plastic Bank

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Erin Rand

Navigator for Fast Growing Companies, COO of Plastic Bank

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Employees 21–50
Headquarters Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Plastic Bank is an economic development firm that empowers disenfranchised communities to exchange any type of plastic for currency. By revealing the true economic value of plastic, the company enables recycling ecosystems to emerge around the world and stops the flow of plastic into our oceans, all while lifting communities out of poverty.
Plastic Bank provides a consistent, above-market rate for plastic waste, thus incentivizing its collection. Its IBM-powered mobile app uses world-class banking and transaction technology to empower its Collectors to open a functioning digital bank account — sometimes, the first they’ve ever had. Plastic Bank also provides the ability for local entrepreneurs to set up and operate a convenience store for the disadvantaged, in which plastic waste is the sole currency. Plastic collected through Plastic Bank is recycled and sold at a premium as Social Plastic®. The value of Social Plastic® transcends any commodity price: oceans are kept clean, impoverished communities gain access to stable income, local economies are boosted, and life necessities like food, water, and electricity become more accessible.

Currently Operating in 55 Regions

Work at Plastic Bank

Posted March 14, 2023

Content Creator PH

Manila, Philippines

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Posted March 14, 2023

Content Creator Indonesia

Indonesia

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Posted March 14, 2023

Content Creator Egypt

West Virginia, USA

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Posted March 11, 2023

Web Business Analyst

Manila, Philippines

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Posted March 11, 2023

Front End Web Developer

Indonesia

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Posted March 6, 2023

Social Media Lead

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Posted March 6, 2023

Public Relations Specialist

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Posted February 2, 2023

Egypt Supply Manager

West Virginia, USA

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Posted January 18, 2023

South Luzon Jr. Area Coordinator

Manila, Philippines

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