Shell Turns Plastic Waste Into Bike Racks for Greener Cities

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Shell Philippines has transformed 3,000 kilograms of plastic waste into 110 bike racks installed across Metro Manila and Southern Luzon to promote sustainable mobility and circular economy solutions.

Unveiled during Shell’s Sustainability Week on Oct. 24, 2024, the first prototype demonstrated how waste could be reimagined as valuable infrastructure for eco-friendly transport.

The Philippines faces a severe plastic waste crisis, and legislation like the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act mandates large companies to recover 40% of their plastic packaging footprint by 2024.

To support this mandate, Shell purchased plastic credits through PCX Markets, a global responsibility platform funding plastic cleanup and recovery initiatives.

Each credit from PCX Markets corresponds to the collection and processing of 1,000 kilograms of plastic waste by vetted project partners.

The credits purchased by Shell funded the operations of EFT Philippines, a Davao-based SME that transforms plastic waste into durable outdoor furniture and urban infrastructure like bike racks.

“This initiative shows how business can support and scale the circular economy—from waste collection to production of end-use goods,” Shell Philippines said in a statement.

By buying upcycled racks from EFT, Shell supported the full plastic value chain, providing income to waste pickers and local junk shops while preventing plastic from ending up in nature.

Fifty-five racks were installed at Shell Mobility sites during the first quarter of 2025, with the remaining 55 set for deployment in the third quarter.

Shell said the project is part of its broader goal to integrate sustainability across operations, aiming globally for 30% recycled content in Shell-branded packaging by 2030.

The company’s partnership with PCX Markets in the Philippines also supports downstream plastic diversion projects with social and environmental impact.

“Through this collaboration, we’re not only promoting sustainable transport but also supporting local communities and reducing plastic pollution,” the company added.