Prevented Ocean Plastic Southeast Asia

Launched in 2021 as a partnership between PT Polindo Utama, Bantam Materials Ltd and Circulate Capital, Prevented Ocean Plastic Southeast Asia (POPSEA) develops best-in-class collection infrastructure in coastal communities across Indonesia where formal collection is limited or unavailable. Its model provides certified and traceable recycled plastic to global markets while supporting local livelihoods across the collection value chain.

Thanks to Circulate Capital’s investment, POPSEA has expanded its collection network across multiple Indonesian provinces and now has capacity to process 45,600 tonnes of plastic annually.

In September 2024, POPSEA partnered with Circulate Capital strategic investor Danone to establish Borneo’s first major plastic collection center in Samarinda, featuring the capacity to process approximately 500 tonnes of recycled plastic per month, with Danone’s AQUA brand as a key customer.