Recyclebank

Recyclebank is a company based in New York City that promotes recycling and environmental awareness. It provides a rewards program for various goods.[2] A Certified B Corporation, Recyclebank is headquartered in New York City.[2]

Recyclebank
TypePrivate
Founded2004
Founder
  • Patrick FitzGerald[1]
  • Ron Gonen[1]
HeadquartersNew York, New York
Area served
Nationwide
Key people
Javier Flaim, Chief Executive Officer
Number of employees
180
Websiterecyclebank.com (US)

History

In 2001, New York City was considering cancelling its recycling program. Then Fordham Law student Patrick FitzGerald drafted a business model to financially incentivize people to recycle and allow businesses to promote sustainability.[3] In 2003, he contacted Ron Gonen, a high school friend, for assistance.[4] By 2003, the two had completed a business plan, and by 2004, began a pilot program in Philadelphia. In 2009, Recyclebank became a certified B corporation.[5]


See also

References
  1. DeSimone, Bonnie (2006-02-21). "Rewarding Recyclers, and Finding Gold in the Garbage". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-04-30.
  2. "Recyclebank". Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  3. "Making Green from Garbage". Forbes.
  4. "Saving the World for a Latte". Newsweek. 26 September 2008.
  5. "B Corporation".
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