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Recyclebank

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

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Recyclebank
Company type
Private
Founded2004
Founder
  • Patrick FitzGerald1
  • Ron Gonen1
HeadquartersNew York, New York
Area served
Nationwide
Key people
Javier Flaim, Chief Executive Officer
Number of employees
180
Websiterecyclebank.com (US)

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

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

See also

References

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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