What happens to plastic after it is collected at a Plastic Bank collection branch? 

After collection, the plastic is recycled and processed into a new raw material called Social Plastic® feedstock which can be purchased by manufacturers and integrated into new products and packaging. Plastic that does not get licensed as Social Plastic®  feedstock is sold as commodity plastic to ensure ongoing recycling flows are maintained at all times. This completes the loop - creating a sustainable, circular economy for plastic. To learn more about how we empower a circular economy for plastic, see our About Page.