David is the Founder of Plastic Bank, a globally recognized social fintech that has
redefined prosperity by transforming waste into wealth. His vision addresses two of the
most pressing challenges faced by both people and the planet: poverty and plastic
pollution.
Under David’s leadership, Plastic Bank has opened pathways to prosperity for over
50,000 families living in underserved communities across the Philippines, Indonesia,
Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, and Cameroon by enabling the exchange of over 130 million kilos
of gathered plastic for income and social benefits. His solution offers individuals and
businesses the opportunity to prosper by reducing their environmental footprint,
promoting circularity, and supporting communities.
Recognized as one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs, David has been
honoured with several prestigious accolades, including the United Nations Lighthouse
Award for Planetary Health and the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia Community
Award. Other notable recognitions include the Ernst & Young Lifetime Achievement Award,
The Globe and Mail’s Changemakers Award, and the Entrepreneur Organizations’ Global
Citizen Award.
His humanitarian work has garnered international acclaim, with features from major media
networks including BBC, CNN, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Week,
and National Geographic. He has delivered impactful talks on TED.com, appeared in
award-winning documentaries, and starred in an international reality television show.
David is a steward of the earth, a champion for the underserved, and a thought leader on the prosperity mindset.
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