Plastic Credits Carbon Markets Recycling

Plastic Credits Carbon Markets Recycling

Plastic credits and carbon markets provide revenue streams for plastic waste reduction projects, complementing material sales with environmental commodity trading.

Plastic Credit Systems

Definition

Plastic credits represent verified collection or recycling of one tonne of plastic waste that would otherwise become environmental pollution.

Verification Standards

• Verra Plastic Standard
• Plastic Pollution Protocol
• B Corp certification requirements

Carbon Market Integration

Scope 3 Benefits

Companies purchase plastic credits to offset plastic footprint in Scope 3 emissions accounting.

Additionality Requirements

Credits must demonstrate additionality – collection would not occur without credit revenue.

Trading Platforms

• South Pole Carbon
• 3Degrees
• Climate Vault
• Native Energy

Market Pricing

Plastic credits trade at USD 100-300 per tonne depending on location, collection method, and certification level.

Dual certification (plastic and carbon) maximizes revenue potential from waste collection projects.