Steve Hardman

Steve Hardman is the CEO of Plastic Collective, a social enterprise specializing in developing plastic recycling projects globally. These projects are often community-based and run by remote, vulnerable, and indigenous communities. Under Steve’s leadership, Plastic Collective has become a pioneer in providing innovative finance solutions for plastic collection and recycling in challenging markets. Recently, the organization partnered with The World Bank and Citibank to launch the $100M Plastic Waste Reduction Bond, aimed at funding transformative projects in Africa and Asia.