We’re on a mission
to turn the world’s
plastic supply chain into
a fully circular loop

Supported by global brands, engaged in local impact.

5,413 MT

of ocean plastic waste collected and recycled/processed since 2020.

+1M USD

has been distributed directly to local collectors and recyclers as incentives since 2020.

+7000

local people positively impacted by the Second Life project since 2020.

Our story

First 600 metric tons collected and recycled in Thailand with Caudalie.

Aware that the cosmetic industry has its part to play in solving plastic pollution, Caudalie turned to our founder, Tristan Lecomte and his company PUR, and together they began a journey to recover plastic waste.

2020

World’s first Verra-certified plastic project

Leveraging his Verra-certification experience in the carbon sector, Tristan Lecomte led Second Life through the process, making us the world’s first Verra-certified plastic collection and recycling project.
We team up with Clarins to amplify our impact.

2022

Independence and 4,000 metric tons removed

Second Life has split from PUR and now runs independently, after having already diverted 4,000 metric tons of plastic from the ocean.

2023

5,000 metric tons, and counting

We have now removed more than 5,000 metric tons of ocean plastic.
Our partner circle keeps expanding, with local companies, among them Thai Union and Traveloka, joining the fight.

2024

Expanding to Indonesia

We’re solidifying our base in Thailand: now offering recycling feedstock capacity and delivering a real nationwide waste-management solution.
At the same time, with the help of committed clients, we’re expanding our model to Indonesia, amplifying both social and environmental impact.

2025

Our team

Dr. Seksan Udomsri

President

Pauline Frison

CEO

Setta Udomsri

Vice-president / COO

Tara Panawiwattanakarn

Project Director

Siripong Chaiyapong

CTO

Thanat Dokput

Field Operations Director - Thailand

Emily Bayliss

Project Coordinator

Our circular approach for a cleaner ocean.

About us

STEP 1

Ocean plastic collection from islands and coastlines

We collect plastic waste from isolated coastlines with no waste systems.

STEP 2

Local collector network & fair incentives

We reinject value at every stage: providing fairer pay for collectors and covering extra transportation, sorting, and operational costs.

STEP 3

Verra-certified, blockchain-secured traceability

Each kilogram is tracked from shoreline collection to final recycling, and independently verified under Verra’s Plastic Waste Reduction Standard.

STEP 4

Powering the circular economy by closing the loop

Every recovered plastic piece is recycled or processed. Nothing goes to landfill.

STEP 5

Empowerment of women & vulnerable communities

We create jobs, provide training, and support local resilience in the fight against plastic pollution.

Start engaging in three easy steps

01

Choose the right project for you

02

Determine your engagement level

03

Join us in removing plastic from our oceans

Design your project

Goal : Make Thailand’s shores plastic-free and scale our model throughout Southeast Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

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How Does Plastic End Up in the Ocean?

Plastic Collection: Why It Matters and How Companies Can Take Action

What Is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?