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.
metric tons collected between 2020 and 2024
USD was incentived for local collectors and recyclers since 2020
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Our team
Setta Udomsri
Vice-president / COO
Pauline Frison
CEO
Siripong Chaiyapong
CTO
Tara Panawiwattanakarn
Project Director
Dr. Seksan Udomsri
President
Thanat Dokput
Field operations director, Thailand
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.
Why recycle plastic ?
Recycling plastic helps reduce ocean pollution, conserve natural resources, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. By recycling, we prevent plastics from ending up in landfills or waterways, support a circular economy, and protect marine wildlife from plastic ingestion and entanglement.
How does plastic end up in the ocean?
Plastic reaches the ocean through stormwater runoff, rivers, illegal dumping, and poorly managed landfills. Lightweight plastic items like bags, straws, and packaging materials can travel long distances from urban areas to waterways, eventually polluting marine environments.
How many tons of plastic are in the ocean?
It’s estimated that there are more than 170 trillion plastic particles, weighing over 2 million tons, floating in the world’s oceans. This number continues to grow due to poor waste management, increased plastic production, and lack of global recycling infrastructure.
How much plastic ends up in the oceans ?
Each year, over 11 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans, according to environmental studies. This figure is projected to triple by 2040 if significant changes aren’t made. Ocean plastic pollution harms marine life, disrupts ecosystems, and contributes to the global climate crisis.
Giving a second life to plastic waste
