About Us
Created in 2018 with one clear mission : to reduce plastic pollution with maximum impact. Based in The Philippines, sadly one of the world’s leading contributors to marine plastic pollution, our social entreprise works every day to stop plastic waste before it reaches the ocean.
HOW WE STARTED
During their one-year honeymoon, cycling from France to Cambodia, founders Francois & Charlotte were mesmerized by nature showing itself at its best and at the same time being confronted with how mass consumerism and the production of cheap plastic has led to enormous plastic waste pollution we all know today.
Reduce plastic pollution with maximum impact
Our work begins with the collection of plastic waste from communities, coastal areas, companies, and partner organizations. By intercepting these materials at the source, we prevent them from adding to the growing environmental crisis affecting marine ecosystems across the archipelago. Once collected, the waste enters our recovery facility, where it is carefully sorted and recycled.
Through our recycling process, we transform this material into durable and sustainable eco-boards, panels made from 100% recycled plastic. They are designed to offer a long-lasting alternative to traditional construction materials while supporting a circular and responsible production model.
From these eco-boards, we manufacture a wide range of useful and practical products. Our team creates tables, desks, office bins, sorting bins, and other custom items that allow organizations and households to integrate recycled materials into everyday life.
Our latest product release is a school chair manufactured from 100% recycled plastic. Designed to address the critical shortage of furniture in Philippine public schools, this chair serves as a dual solution: it significantly reduces plastic waste while providing essential support for the education of Filipino youth.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
total plastic collection points so far
tons of managed plastic wastes
The Plastic Flamingo has already managed hundreds of metric tons of plastic waste from the plastic collection sites it has established through organizations, companies, and dedicated individuals.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Through our continuous efforts, The Plaf is dedicated to a number of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our warehouse workers and waste collectors come from low-income families, providing them with livelihoods where they can upskill and seek more opportunities.
EDUCATIONAL IMPACT
persons sensitized through webinars and events
followers on The Plastic Flamingo's Facebook page
school chairs deployed across the Philippines thanks to our partners
Our goal is to educate and share knowledge about our advocacy. We have hosted numerous webinars reaching thousands of attendees. Our online community has gathered a huge amount of followers, especially on Facebook, encouraging others to learn about the plastic recycling industry and other important issues.
CODE OF CONDUCT
This Code of Conduct is a policy that defines how we - as a company, as a team and as employees - should act towards each other, towards our clients, business partners, suppliers, and authorities and what we expect from our partners and clients.
The purpose is to ensure that we develop and succeed in a sustainable way on our journey of solving today’s social and environmental issues. It defines our responsibility in society and constitutes our ethical values and business integrity.
