OUR STORY
2015
launched a crowdfunding campaign to create the first fair trade verified recycled plastic.
2018
Our app won MIT’s inclusive innovation challenge
2019
We launched the first fair trade verified recycled plastic with The Body Shop
2020
Climate Change Winner: Plastics For Change
2021
We created the first house made from recycled plastic in Karnataka
2022
Garnier joins the fair trade recycled plastic movement
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to change the social and environmental impact of plastic by creating dignified livelihoods for those in need.
OUR VISION
A world where plastic waste is optimized as a resource for reducing poverty through fair market access.
WE'RE ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PLASTIC
FIGHT climate change
We ensure brand partners achieve their recycling goals while reducing the use of virgin fossil fuel-based plastic.
create livelihood
1% of the urban population in developing countries relies on recycling as their primary household income.
reduce plastic pollution
More than 3 billion people don’t have their waste collected or disposed of safely.
decent work and economic growth
We create dignified and predictable livelihoods for waste collectors.
OUR VALUES
integrity
Integrity is our cornerstone for trust-based supply chain partnerships.
accountability
Our deal process and mobile technology builds transparency and accountability.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our program helps companies integrate the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
ANDREW ALMACK
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
SHIFRAH JACOBS
Co-founder/Chief Impact Officer
ARVIND PALANIAPPAN
Chief Financial Officer
CHANDAN M C
Chief Supply Chain Development Officer
SRINIDHI KASHYAP
Chief Operations Officer