The Plastics for Change story started with Andrew Almack’s journey through South Asia in 2011. Overwhelmed by the extreme poverty in the region and the audacious levels of plastic pollution began the journey of an "eco-label" which could represent ethically sourced recycled plastic, ultimately helping to reduce plastic pollution and poverty. 

Plastics for Change was launched with a mission to use plastic waste as a resource for addressing social issues ever since. With over two billion people living on less than $2.00 a day, there is an enormous opportunity to reduce poverty through recycling. We have been on a mission ever since - to bring recycling infrastructure to developing regions and creating jobs for some of the most marginalized members of society.

We're on a mission to change the social and environmental impact of plastic 

Fight Climate Change

Our program is designed to make it profitable for companies to transition away from virgin plastic and start sourcing recycled. Every one ton of virgin plastic that is offset by recycled plastic saves approximately two-three tons of Co2. 

Create Livelihoods

1% of the urban population in developing countries relies on recycling as their primary household income. Life at the base of the recycling supply chain is  tough. Our ethical sourcing platform can help break the poverty cycle and create lasting change. 

Reduce Plastic POLLUTION

 More than 3 billion people don’t have their waste collected or disposed of safely. We need to accelerate the development of recycling infrastructure by creating markets for the waste.                                                               

Decent Work and Economic Growth

 Our program is designed to provide predictable and sustainable livelihoods to some of the world’s most marginalized and exploited people groups. Our inclusive business and fair trade practices ensure dignified work to some of the poorest communities. 

Did you know over 3 billion people lack access to formal waste management?

So where does this plastic end up? Well unfortunately a lot of this plastic waste ends up flowing into our rivers and oceans. In fact by 2025, there is expected be 1 tonne of plastic for every 3 tonnes of fish in our oceans. But, this can change, our program helps to create dignified livelihoods to address the root cause of plastic pollution in developing countries.   

Our mobile platform is creating sustainable livelihoods to reduce plastic pollution 

We've adopted strategies from fair trade agriculture and applied them to the informal recycling economy in developing countries. Our deal process and mobile platform provides urban waste pickers with access to fair market prices.  This ethical sourcing platform enables our corporate partners to immediately improve the social and environmental impact of their products, while increasing the value of their goods with today’s conscious consumers. Learn how your favorite brands can purchase ethically sourced plastic. 

Help transform discarded plastics into a resource for positive change

This initiative is about transitioning the industry towards a circular economy and measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.  We've partnered with global brands and manufacturers to catalyze real change in communities that need it most. Help us scale our ethical sourcing platform and create positive change through responsible supply chains. Get Involved In The Circular Economy.   

INTEGRITY

Demonstrating integrity throughout the supply chain is key to building partnerships based upon trust.

Accountability

Our deal process and mobile technology builds transparency and accountability into the supply chain to reward socially responsible behaviour.

SUSTAINABILITY

Our program helps companies integrate the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into a profitable supply chain strategy.

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