# 2020 Plastibank |
Plasticbank is a service that leverages the availability of plastics waste, especially within communities across the Global South, as a new commodity and as an alternative to currency, which can create value in the context in which it is deployed. Its mission is to empower individuals and communities that suffer from the consequences of plastic pollution. The Exchange Machine allows users to deposit their plastic waste and receive financial credit in return, based on a new kind of ‘stock market’ for plastic. This generates a new utility for the community whilst helping to create a cleaner environment.
National University of Singapore
A new, nature-inspired system to purify air in underground environments
A new font that maintains readability whilst saving ink and reducing plastic waste
An affordable, small weeding robot to help small farms run more efficiently
KADK – The Royal Danish Academy
Using bacteria to create natural dyes and reduce the need for toxic chemicals