The amount of plastic consumed by more than 96 million Vietnamese people in 2019 could reach 4.7 million tons. Meanwhile, 80% of marine waste comes from inland sources. Vietnam is facing the risk of becoming a global landfill when the amount of recycled waste is only 1/3 of the amount generated.

Realizing the dangers of environmental pollution from plastic waste, Plastic Bank was established with the purpose of cleaning plastic waste in the environment and raising recycling awareness among Vietnamese people.

In addition, the project also helps improve the lives of local people by converting trash into money. For places lacking medical, educational and environmental facilities, plastic banks are considered an optimal method to prevent the flow of waste into the ocean, protect the environment and improve health. thousands of people's lives.