Acer is supporting the collection and recycling of at least 50 tons of plastic waste from the beaches of Southeast Asia through a partnership with Plastic Bank.
Plastic Bank is a Canada-based social enterprise that aims to reduce plastic pollution by building recycling ecosystems that generate additional income communities in vulnerable coastal areas.
Local members bring ocean-bound plastic to collection branches in exchange for the market price of gathered material, plus bonuses that provide additional income and access to meal vouchers, health insurance and other social benefits. Acer’s Impact Program Partnership with Plastic Bank is projected to prevent the equivalent of more than 2.5 million plastic bottles from entering the oceans.
