Plastics For Change
| Plastics For Change | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | n.A., n.A. |
Key people | CEO Andrew Almack |
| Website | www.plasticsforchange.org/ |
Company Profile
Plastics For Change collects discarded plastic from the environment and convert it into high-quality recycled plastics to replace the use of old fossil fuel-based plastic. Their mission is to prevent plastic ending up in the environment and to change the social and environmental impact of plastic by creating dignified livelihoods for those in need.
Plastics For Change is the leading supplier of Fair Trade and Ocean Bound Verified recycled plastics. The products are crafted from recycled plastic waste sourced from high-risk coastal areas vulnerable to ocean plastic pollution. By selecting these products, customers are actively contributing to recycling initiatives and bolstering the infrastructure of coastal waste collector communities. The product line adheres to stringent industry quality standards, consistently produced in substantial quantities, all while maintaining full end-to-end traceability and offering competitive pricing.
Plastic For Change's vision is a world where plastic waste is optimized as a resource for reducing poverty through fair market access. They are on a mission to change the social and environmental impact of plastic.
- Fight climate change
- Plastic For Change ensures brand partners to achieve their recycling goals while reducing the use of virgin fossil fuel-based plastic
- Create livelihood
- 1% of the urban population in developing countries relies on recycling as their primary household income
- Reduce plastic pollution
- More than 3 billion people don’t have their waste collected or disposed of safely
- Decent work and economic growth
- Plastic For Change creates dignified and predictable livelihoods for waste collectors
Products
- products are of uncompromised quality ensured through rigorous checks at every stage
- full traceability for regulatory compliance and environmental accountability
- streamlined logistics with plug-and-play solutions and local warehousing
- competitive pricing with an ethical, resilient supply chain
- audited supply chain, guaranteeing no human rights violations and supporting vulnerable communities
Materials
- rPET (food grade)
- rPET (Flakes)
- rPET (Polyester)
- rPP White
- rHDPE White
- rHDPE Grey
Comprehensive Recycled Textile Supply Chain Management
Plastics For Change partners with 50+ Fiber producers, 30+ Spinners, 20+ Weavers and 20+ Garmenters, producing:
- Filling Fiber
- Spinning Fiber
- Weaving Yarn
- Knitting Yarn
- Melange Yarn
- Filament Yarn
- Fabric
Plastics For Change merchandise
Made from recycled PET bottles
- Lifestyle products
- T-Shirts
- Pet products
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) credits in India require companies to ensure their packaging is recycled or properly handled. If not, they can buy credits from third parties handling the recycling and waste collection. This system ensures all plastic waste is processed, even if not by the original producer.
History
- 2015 - launched a crowdfunding campaign to create the first fair trade verified recycled plastic
- 2018 - the company's app won MIT's inclusive innovation challenge
- 2019 - launched the first fair trade verified recycled plastic with the body shop
- 2020 - climate change winner: Plastic For Change
- 2021 - created the first house made from recycled plastic in Karnataka/India
- 2022 - Company Garnier joins the fair trade recycled Plastic movement
References
PETplanet Insider Articles
Issue 03 / 2025: App-based recycling model from India