Social Plastic®
Recycled plastic is good for the planet and good for business
Choosing our post-consumer recycled Social Plastic® feedstock for your products supports the plastic circular economy and tells your authentic story of change that consumers will love.
Now that’s a package deal!
86% of consumers prefer products made with recycled plastic;
93% would buy again
PCR feedstock must-haves
Not all post-consumer recycled feedstock is created equal.
Environmental impact
Gives new life to old plastic gathered from the environment, enabling a circular economy, and substituting the need for virgin materials in products and packaging.
Traceability
A blockchain-secured platform traces the raw materials’ journey, from the moment discarded plastic is exchanged, until the moment it is purchased as recycled feedstock for products and packaging.
Sourced
responsibly
Sourced from collection methods that are committed to fair treatment and safe working conditions, providing economic empowerment to collection communities.
Authentic
storytelling
Every kilogram of discarded plastic reprocessed into recycled feedstock has an authentic story of human endeavour in its journey to becoming a raw material for your product.
Catalyst for change
Offers multiple ways to inspire people to transform waste into value and gather together to stop plastic pollution and end poverty.
All the plastic you need, recycled!
Our Social Plastic feedstock is available in PET, HDPE, LDPE, and PP, in 14 unique SKUs.
Authentic impact, verified success
The story of Social Plastic through the lens of a Windex bottle.
Life of a Bottle – Windex
SC Johnson & Plastic Bank
What is Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) feedstock?
Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) feedstock is material recycled at its end-of-life in consumer use. Using PCR reduces the demand for virgin materials, creating environmental impact and supporting circularity.
By integrating PCR in manufacturing, businesses and brands champion sustainability efforts and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
What makes Social Plastic feedstock different from other recycled plastic?
All Social Plastic is recycled plastic feedstock, but not all recycled plastic feedstock is Social Plastic.
Social Plastic feedstock is sourced directly from communities hand-gathering discarded plastic and exchanging it for money and social benefits, helping them pave a path out of poverty and creating environmental, social, and economic impact.
Your journey to a circular economy
Easy to adopt, traceable to trust, and quick to deliver positive impact.
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Step 1
Meet with our experts
Start your journey by sharing your plastic feedstock requirements and volume, and qualify it.
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Step 2
Customize your feedstock
Receive a personalized consultation to understand how Social Plastic can make a difference and unlock more value for your business or brand.
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Step 3
Integrate in your supply chain
Close the loop by integrating Social Plastic feedstock into your products and packaging.
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Step 4
Track, share, and celebrate
Monitor the impact of your contribution, and share the story of the authentic change your products and packaging create.
Ready to explore Social Plastic?
Together, we’ll discuss:
- Your plastic feedstock requirements
- How your business or brand can make a difference
- Personalized next steps
For general inquiries please use our contact page.
Businesses driving
the plastic circular economy
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Frequently
asked
questions
What is the plastic circular economy?
The plastic circular economy is an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources. It involves redesigning products and processes to keep materials in use for as long as possible, followed by recycling them into new products, thereby reducing the need for new plastic production and minimizing environmental impact.
What is post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic?
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic refers to plastic materials that have been collected, processed, and recycled after being used by consumers. PCR plastics are used to create new products, reducing the demand for virgin plastic materials and lessening the environmental footprint.
What makes Social Plastic® feedstock different from other recycled plastic?
All Social Plastic® feedstock is recycled plastic feedstock, but not all recycled plastic feedstock is Social Plastic® feedstock. The purchase of Social Plastic® feedstock helps collection communities with additional income and social benefits that help them pave a path out of poverty, thus creating environmental, social and economic impact.
What types of Social Plastic® are available to manufacturers?
Currently, Social Plastic® feedstock is available in four types:
- HDPE
- LDPE
- PET
- PP
What happens to plastic after it is collected at a Plastic Bank collection branch?
After collection, the plastic is recycled and processed into a new raw recycled material called Social Plastic® feedstock which can be purchased by manufacturers and integrated into new products and packaging. Plastic that does not get licensed as Social Plastic® feedstock is sold as commodity plastic to ensure ongoing recycling flows are maintained at all times. This completes the loop – creating a sustainable, circular economy for plastic. To learn more about how we empower a circular economy for plastic, see our About Page.