The communities and partners of Plastic Bank are celebrating a milestone that many thought was impossible—over 50,000 collection members have hand-gathered more than 140 million kilograms of plastic waste from the environment. That’s over 7 billion plastic bottles—enough to fill 3,354 football fields—kept out of our oceans and landfills. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: we’re still drowning in plastic. This isn’t just a celebration; it’s a wake-up call.
Business as usual is dead. Success can no longer be measured solely by quarterly profits; it must be defined by the real impact we create for the prosperity of the people and the planet. Behind the world’s largest volume of hand-gathered plastic are 500 businesses that dared to do more than tick the box for ‘corporate social responsibility.’ They chose to be disruptors, pioneers in redefining what business can achieve when it aligns profit with purpose.
“Stop waiting for someone else to save us.” David Katz, Founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, doesn’t mince words. “Gathering over 140 million kilos of plastic is still just a drop in the ocean. What we need is a radical shift. Enough with feel-good initiatives that don’t move the needle. It’s time for businesses, influencers, and communities to step up and prioritize prosperity for all—not just the privileged few.”
Plastic pollution isn’t someone else’s problem—it’s ours. The 7 billion bottles collected represent not just plastic but people—tens of thousands of collection members who have turned waste into opportunity, earning secure income and gaining access to social benefits. This isn’t charity; it’s empowerment. It’s going to take all of us. What’s stopping you or your company from joining the movement and becoming part of the solution? We are all in it, and it is our actions that shape the future of humanity and our planet.
We’re challenging the status quo, one plastic bottle at a time. It’s no surprise that investments made in ‘business as usual’ are failing over those made in ‘business for good.’ Plastic Bank’s Impact Membership offers a direct path to action, providing businesses with the tools to reduce their plastic footprint while strengthening loyalty among customers and employees who demand more than empty promises.
It’s time for companies to move beyond performative gestures and embrace real, measurable impact. This is a call to action. Join the movement today, take a stand against plastic pollution and poverty, and make your mark. Your first 100 bottles of impact are free here.
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