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

Company type	Private
Founded	2004
Founder	Patrick FitzGerald[1] Ron Gonen[1]
Headquarters	New York, New York
Area served	Nationwide
Key people	Javier Flaim, Chief Executive Officer
Number of employees	180
Website	recyclebank.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

• Efficient energy use
• Gamification
• Sustainability
• Triple Bottom Line
• Waste Management