Can we solve the problem of ocean plastic pollution and end extreme poverty at the same time? That's the ambitious goal of The Plastic Bank: a worldwide chain of stores where everything from school tuition to cooking fuel and more is available for purchase in exchange for plastic garbage -- which is then sorted, shredded and sold to brands who reuse "social plastic" in their products. Join David Katz to learn more about this step towards closing the loop in the circular economy. "Preventing ocean plastic could be humanity's richest opportunity," Katz says.


David Katz: The surprising solution to ocean plastic

The surprising solution to ocean plastic

Turning off the 'tap' of ocean plastic is more crucial than cleanup, akin to stopping an overflowing sink before mopping.

Plastic Bank transforms waste into currency, empowering the poor with access to goods and services in exchange for collected plastic.

Social plastic, valued at $0.50/kg, unlocks a potential $4 trillion market, turning pollution into a tool for poverty alleviation.