Plastic Bank connects thoughtful consumers around the world with creative entrepreneurs. It’s an ecosystem where people of all backgrounds inspire each other and build relationships through recycling along with making, selling, and buying goods and services. We want everyone on Plastic Bank to feel safe, and fostering an inclusive environment is our priority. This policy explains the kind of behaviour we prohibit on Plastic Bank to make sure we all have a positive experience.

This policy is a part of our Terms of Use. By using Plastic Bank, you’re agreeing to this policy and our Terms of Use.

On Plastic Bank, you can’t discriminate based upon:

  • Race
  • Colour
  • Ethnicity
  • National origin
  • Religion
  • Gender
  • Gender identity
  • Sexual orientation
  • Disability
  • Any other characteristic protected under applicable law

It is your responsibility as a seller or buyer to know your local laws and any other legal regulations on discrimination that might apply to you.

Whether you’re listing items or using community spaces on Plastic Bank, discrimination is not allowed. Examples of prohibited behaviour on Plastic Bank include, but are not limited to:

  • Refusal of service based on membership in one or more protected group
  • Derogatory or demeaning remarks against protected groups listed above
  • Racial slurs
  • Posts that support or glorify current or historical hate groups

If you think discrimination has occurred on Plastic Bank, please report it by e-mailing [email protected] and we will investigate. If you see a listing on Plastic Bank which you believe violates Plastic Bank‘s Prohibited Items Policy, we encourage you to flag the item by e-mailing [email protected]We have a timely review process for all reports.

Get involved with Plastic Bank

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Professional Membership

Fund global plastic collection with your business and access tools to communicate the environmental and social impact it’s making.

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Personal Membership

Empower collection communities to gather plastic materials and exchange it for money and access to social benefits.