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Plastic Bank is dedicated to protecting the world's oceans by stopping plastic waste before it reaches the water. In coastal communities where pollution is most severe, they empower people to collect ocean-bound plastic from beaches, waterways, and surrounding areas. The collected plastic is exchanged for income, food, and essential services, giving families new economic opportunities while removing large volumes of waste from the environment. By transforming plastic recovery into a sustainable livelihood, Plastic Bank creates a powerful circular system that keeps plastic out of the ocean, supports vulnerable communities, and promotes a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.

Plastic Bank helps reduce microplastics by capturing plastic waste long before it breaks down into tiny, harmful particles. In coastal communities, collectors remove ocean-bound plastic from beaches, rivers, and surrounding areas where waste would quickly fragment into microplastics. By recovering and recycling this material early, Plastic Bank prevents billions of plastic pieces from entering marine ecosystems, being ingested by wildlife, or ending up in our own food chain. Their work not only reduces pollution at the source but also protects long-term ocean health and strengthens communities working to keep their environment clean.

Plastic Bank creates meaningful job opportunities by turning plastic collection into a stable and dignified source of income. In vulnerable coastal communities, people can gather ocean-bound plastic and exchange it for money, food, school fees, health insurance, or other essential services. This system empowers individuals who often lack access to formal employment, helping them support their families while improving their communities. As more plastic is collected and recycled, local collectors gain economic stability, new skills, and long-term earning potential. Plastic Bank's model not only protects the environment but also builds stronger, more resilient livelihoods.

Plastic Bank helps create better lives by giving vulnerable communities access to stable income, essential services, and renewed hope. By collecting ocean-bound plastic, individuals can earn money, food, health coverage, and other life-improving benefits that are otherwise difficult to access. This reliable support helps families afford daily necessities, send children to school, and build long-term security. At the same time, communities become cleaner and safer as plastic waste is removed from the environment. Through empowerment, environmental restoration, and economic opportunity, Plastic Bank enables people to improve their quality of life while protecting the planet.