Source from a Fair Trade Verified Supply Chain
We connect waste collectors with global brands to ensure a consistent supply of high quality recycled plastic from fair trade verified supply chains.
Every piece of collected plastic empowers change.
We connect waste collectors with global brands to ensure a consistent supply of high quality recycled plastic from fair trade verified supply chains.
Our Products
With fair wages, access to development aid, and safer work conditions.
Who we work with
Source ethical, high-quality recycled plastics with full chain-of-custody traceability. Meet your ESG and EPR targets without compromising quality.
Fund the infrastructure that dignifies waste collectors, builds housing, and powers circular economies in India and across the Global South.
We're on a mission to use plastic waste as a resource for creating better livelihoods.
informal waste collectors still lack basic human-rights protections.
of plastics entering the circular economy come from the informal sector.
of CO2 avoided for every kilogram of plastic they collect.
Waste collectors enable the circular economy and help to heal the planet. Let's help them access...
Supporting a reliable increase in income opportunities
Access to healthcare, education, and financial services
Safe conditions, protective gear, and formal recognition
Consumers want to support authentic sustainability and verified impact!
We're the first recycler verified by the World Fair Trade Organization, ensuring fair, transparent, and accountable practices that improve livelihoods for informal waste collectors.
As a B Corp, we're part of a global community driving positive social and environmental impact - proof of our commitment to people and the planet.
As a certified Ocean Bound Plastic Collector, we're actively helping keep plastic out of our oceans and protecting marine ecosystems.
We're the world's first collection organization certified under Social+OBP - proving our commitment to social responsibility and setting a new benchmark for sustainable plastic recycling.
ESG / CSR Initiative
Align your brand's ESG or CSR commitments with real, visible environmental impact. We organise and execute coastal cleanups with full documentation, impact reporting, and brand storytelling content.
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Our story
Behind every kilogram of recycled plastic is a waste collector whose life has been transformed. Watch how Plastics For Change is building a circular economy that works for people and the planet.
Partner With UsMaterial catalogue
Flakes & Granules
Ideal for food-grade packaging, bottles, and thermoformed products. FDA compliant options available.
Pellets & Granules
Versatile polyolefins for industrial, agricultural, and consumer product applications worldwide.
Fibers & Yarns
Circular textile inputs for sustainable fashion and apparel manufacturers committed to ESG targets.
Bricks · Lumber · Pavers · Merchandise
Finished goods manufactured from recovered plastic -from construction materials to branded merchandise.
Partner stories
"We decided to partner with Plastics For Change at the beginning of their journey because it really fits so nicely with the values and ethics that we have here. We are able to satisfy our demand for plastic in the fairest way possible by working with local experts who are on the ground and implementing the positive change programs that we have worked on together. It's an absolute joy to work with them."
"Plastics For Change has been a great partner. They're good people to work with, energetic, motivated, and really have a desire to get things to work. They've demonstrated that they're able to work past challenges in terms of managing this entire supply chain. We're more than happy to continue working with PFC."
"We hold respect for the earth as a pillar of our business practice. We believe that the definition of Eco-Kindness must move from doing no harm, to an effort to undo the harm done. We look for others who share this philosophy. We are very pleased to partner with Plastics For Change."
"We think it's our duty to lead on sustainability and we are committed to work hand in hand with Plastics For Change to impact the planet in a more positive way."
"Ocean Bottle is extremely proud to count Plastics For Change as a core ocean-bound plastic collection partner."
Recognition
Community impact
Low-value plastic waste is transformed into recycled planks used to build homes for vulnerable waste collector families.
Electric vehicles distributed to waste collectors reduce physical strain and allow them to collect more, earning higher wages.
Fair Trade premiums fund children's education, healthcare access, and skill development programs in collector communities.
Banking access, fair wages, and cooperative structures give collectors economic stability and dignity for the first time.
Make a difference
100% of donations go directly toward collector training, infrastructure, housing, and community development programs. Every dollar is accounted for in our annual impact report.
Let's Connect
Whether you need material samples, pricing, EPR compliance support, or a custom supply chain solution - our team responds within one business day.
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Knowledge hub
How leading brands are turning ESG commitments into competitive advantage.
DownloadFull transparency on collector outcomes, plastic volumes, and community investments.
DownloadA practical guide for international brands selling into the Indian market.
WatchStep-by-step breakdown of a global brand's journey to Fair Trade certified sourcing.
ReadTrusted by leading brands
At Plastics For Change, your work advances inclusive circular economy solutions, strengthens and empowers waste collector communities, and contributes to lasting, meaningful impact.
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