What’s your plastic footprint?

Discover the impact of your daily plastic use on the environment with our easy-to-use Plastic Footprint Calculator and take a step toward becoming a conscious consumer committed to reducing plastic pollution.

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Choose what describes you best and our plastic footprint calculator will guide you through the steps to learn about your usage status.

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How does your Plastic Footprint compare?

Plastic is a big part of our daily life – it’s in our clothes, cars, and all sorts of packaging, from food to online shopping. It’s present in every corner of our homes, even within our walls.

Our Plastic Footprint Calculator gives you a full picture of how much durable and disposable plastic you use over a specific period of time, how that compares with your country average, and how your choices can make a difference.

Source: Jambeck, J. R. (2015). Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean. Retrieved from https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1260352

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Key benefits of finding out your plastic footprint

Awareness

Understand the impact of your plastic usage on the planet, and find eco-friendly alternatives to minimize your plastic footprint today.

Accountability

Take personal responsibility by developing sustainable habits, cutting down on single-use plastic, and supporting initiatives that stop plastic pollution. Learn how to reduce your daily plastic use and contribute to global organizations that help with plastic pollution.

Influence

By reducing your plastic footprint, you’re part of a community that champions the planet and its people. Be an inspiration to others and play a crucial role in creating a better future for generations to come.

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Contribute to a better world by going plastic net zero or simply reducing your plastic footprint.

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What is a plastic footprint?

A plastic footprint is the amount of plastic an individual, business, workforce, or family uses and disposes in a specific period of time. The average plastic footprint of an individual is about 84 kilograms each year.

How can I reduce my Plastic Footprint and contribute?

The first step is to start where you are with what you have. Here are some recommendations to get you started:

  1. Find out how much plastic you consume through our Plastic Footprint Calculator, then take steps to reduce your footprint with one of our Impact Certificates. Begin with small changes that can make a big impact.
  2. Avoid single-use plastic. Choose reusable containers and bottles instead.
  3. Buy groceries in bulk to reduce plastic packaging waste.
  4. Talk to your local grocers and look for products that are helping to restore the damage that’s been done to our environment.
  5. Check out our Partnership Programs to find out how your business can get involved.

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Check out the Plastic Bank blog to learn more about poverty, plastic pollution, and how humanity can overcome both.