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The Plastic Bank
The Plastic Bank turns plastic waste into a currency to help reduce poverty and stop ocean plastic.
Founder(s)
David Katz & Shaun Frankson
Location
North Vancouver, BC
Category
Episode
Pitch Summary
$500,000 for 5%
About
The Plastic Bank creates ethical recycling ecosystems in under-developed countries. They allow local collectors to trade plastic waste for digital currency, which can be exchanged for goods or services to improve their standard of living.
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