What Second Life does

Second Life is a Singapore-incorporated social enterprise (operating from Bangkok, Thailand) founded in 2020 by Tristan Lecomte in partnership with Caudalie. The company collects and recycles ocean-bound and coastal plastic waste from remote Southeast Asian coastlines and islands lacking waste management infrastructure, operating active projects in Krabi and Trang (Thailand) and a newly launched project in East Kalimantan (Indonesia). Its operational model combines a network of 1,436 local collectors (52% women, including Indigenous Moken communities) with downstream partnerships at recycling facilities (Wongpanit Krabi, PT Waringin Plastindo Jaya), and has diverted 6,439 tonnes of plastic since inception with USD 1.5M+ paid directly to collectors as incentives.

The core technology asset is a Verra-certified, blockchain-secured traceability system that tracks each kilogram of plastic from shoreline collection to final recycling, with credits listed on Verra's public registry. Second Life was the world's first project certified under Verra's Plastic Waste Reduction Standard (2022), giving it a defensible position in independently verified plastic credits. Revenue is generated through four streams: Verra-certified plastic credits sold to corporations, multi-year strategic corporate partnerships (Caudalie, Clarins, Thai Union, Symrise Pet Food, Vinventions, Traveloka), tiered individual donations (USD 10 to USD 600), and an emerging suite of complementary services including recycled plastic feedstock, corporate gifts, beach clean-ups, sustainability workshops, waste bank projects, and infrastructure investment. Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales supplemented by partner referrals and a self-service website donation channel.

The company spun off from PUR Project in 2023 to operate independently, and announced a 2030 target of 50,000 tonnes of cumulative collection, implying roughly 7x growth from current levels. Corporate partnerships are anchored in consumer-facing industries (cosmetics, pet food, seafood, wine closures, travel), and the company's stated customer pain points include Extended Producer Responsibility compliance, ESG reporting, and net-zero plastic commitments. The team is small (1-10 employees), governance is under Singapore law, and no institutional funding rounds or parent company ownership have been disclosed.

Name

Second Life

Legal name

Second Life

Website

https://secondlife.earth

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ocean Plastic Recycling and Offsetting Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Consumer Plastic Collection & Sorting (MRF/PRF, Bale Supply) (EUAIAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Recycling (Wash, Grind, Pelletize) (EUAIAKAB), Plastics Sorting & Recovery Facilities (PRF) (EUAIADAE)

Keywords

• Ocean plastic collection
• Plastic credit certification
• Corporate plastic offsetting
• Plastic waste recycling services
• Circular economy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Plastic Credits: Companies purchase Verra-certified plastic credits to offset their plastic footprint. Credits are generated from verified plastic collection and recycling activities. Pricing varies by engagement level and project.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Long-term strategic partnerships with brands (e.g., Caudalie, Thai Union, Symrise, Vinventions) where companies fund specific collection projects in exchange for environmental impact reporting, logo usage rights, and plastic credit certificates.
3. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals starting at USD 10, with various tiers ($10, $30, $60, $120, $600) that correspond to specific impact levels (kg of plastic diverted). Monthly recurring donation option available.
4. Complementary Services: Additional revenue from corporate beach clean-ups, sustainability workshops, recycled plastic feedstock sales, corporate gifts from recycled materials, waste bank projects, and infrastructure investment opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Second Life collects and recycles ocean plastic waste from remote Southeast Asian coastlines and islands through a network of local collectors, then issues Verra-certified plastic credits to corporate partners for offsetting their plastic footprint. Each kilogram is tracked from shoreline collection to final recycling via a blockchain-secured traceability system, enabling companies to meet ESG and Extended Producer Responsibility commitments.

Product overview

Second Life is a social enterprise operating as a single, unified service platform focused on ocean plastic collection and recycling. The core offering consists of plastic collection services paired with Verra-certified plastic credits that enable companies to offset their plastic footprint. The company operates across Thailand and Indonesia with a network of local collectors, supported by blockchain-secured traceability. Complementary services include corporate beach clean-up events, sustainability workshops, recycled plastic feedstock for circular economy integration, eco-friendly corporate gifts, waste bank community projects, and infrastructure investment opportunities. The company targets both corporate partners seeking ESG/sustainability credentials and individual donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Plastic Collection Services Collection of ocean-bound and coastal plastic waste from remote Southeast Asian coastlines and islands through a network of local collectors in Thailand and Indonesia.
• Plastic Credits (Verra Certificates) Verra Plastic Waste Reduction Standard-certified plastic credits that companies can purchase to offset their plastic footprint, independently audited and listed on Verra's public registry.
• Corporate Partnership Programs Tailored engagement programs allowing companies to fund specific plastic collection projects, receive environmental impact reporting, logo usage rights, and Verra plastic credit certificates to meet sustainability and ESG goals.
• Corporate Beach Clean-up Events Team-building events where employees help clean beaches to raise environmental awareness and reduce plastic pollution.
• Sustainability Workshops Interactive sessions on sustainability, recycling, and circular economy practices tailored for companies and their teams.
• Recycled Plastic Feedstock High-quality recycled plastic material that companies can purchase to integrate into their products or packaging, promoting a circular economy.
• Eco-Friendly Corporate Gifts Branded items made from recycled materials for employee rewards or client gifting with environmental purpose.
• Waste Bank Projects Initiatives that encourage local waste collection and exchange systems in municipalities or schools, turning trash into economic value while supporting communities.
• Infrastructure Investment Opportunities Opportunities for companies to co-fund or sponsor recycling and waste management facilities to enhance impact and local capacity.
• Individual Donation Program Individual donations starting at USD 10 that directly fund plastic collection and fair incentives for collectors, with optional Verra certificates for larger donations and monthly recurring option.
• Borneo Blue Shift Indonesia Project Ocean plastic collection and recycling project in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, partnering with PT Waringin Plastindo Jaya for processing and targeting 100 tonnes in first year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,439 tonnes of ocean plastic collected since 2020
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CaudalieflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Second Life's 100% Ocean Plastic Collect Initiative (2020). Funded collection of 3,788 tonnes of ocean plastic in Thailand. Expanded partnership to Indonesia in 2025, launching project in East Kalimantan. Caudalie covers 100% of plastic footprint across all products.
• ClarinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeamed up with Clarins from 2022 to amplify environmental and social impact through plastic collection projects in Thailand.
• Thai UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner advancing SeaChange 2030 sustainability goals. Committed to removing 1,500 tonnes of ocean-bound plastic by 2030 through Second Life projects in Thailand.
• VinventionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWine closure company purchasing plastic credits for equivalent of 106 metric tons since 2023. Supports Net Zero Plastic to Nature certification for NOMACORC Blue Line range.
• Symrise Pet FoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet food company compensating plastic footprint through Second Life since 2022. USD 52K distributed to collectors, 250 tonnes collected. Includes employee engagement programs with field visits.
• TravelokaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal technology company partner in Thailand, joining efforts to fight ocean plastic pollution.
• PT Waringin Plastindo JayacoreTechnology or IntegrationRecycling company based in East Java, Indonesia. Processes collected plastic from East Kalimantan project into recycled flakes and pelletized chips for bottles, textiles, and packaging production.
• Wongpanit KrabicoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal recycling facility in Krabi, Thailand that processes collected ocean plastics. Efficiently sorts and recycles plastic collected in Trang province project.
• VerracoreOthersThird-party certification body providing independent verification of plastic collection and recycling activities under Verra's Plastic Waste Reduction Standard. Ensures transparency and prevents double-counting of plastic credits.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Verra: Verra is the third-party certification body whose Plastic Waste Reduction Standard Underpins Second Life's credit credibility. While not a direct competitor, it is a critical ecosystem dependency whose standard changes directly affect Second Life's market position.

Emerging players

• Bantam Materials International: Bantam Materials International operates plastic recycling facilities in the Philippines, converting coastal plastic waste into recycled pellets. It is comparable as an emerging Southeast Asian recycling operator with potential overlap with Second Life's supply chain.
• EcoPost: EcoPost is a Kenyan social enterprise that recycles plastic waste into durable fencing posts and other products. It shares the social enterprise mandate and the recycled-plastic feedstock model with Second Life's complementary offerings.
• Gjenge Makers: Gjenge Makers produces sustainable building materials from recycled plastic in Kenya. While it focuses on end-product manufacturing rather than collection, it pursues a similar social enterprise model converting collected plastic into higher-value outputs.
• The Ocean Cleanup: The Ocean Cleanup develops advanced technology to remove plastic from oceans and rivers. While its model focuses on large-scale cleanup rather than collector networks, it competes for ESG-linked funding and corporate sustainability partnerships.
• Searious Business: Searious Business is a Dutch plastic recycling technology company focused on circular economy solutions. It targets corporate plastic waste reduction with comparable ESG positioning but operates in a different geography and technology layer.

Regional players

• Waste4Change: Waste4Change is an Indonesian waste management company offering collection, sorting, and recycling services. It serves as a regional peer operating in one of Second Life's geographies (Indonesia) with overlapping recycling and collection capabilities.

Direct peers

• RiverRecycle: RiverRecycle deploys riverine and coastal plastic collection infrastructure in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. It operates collection barges and partners with local recyclers, closely mirroring Second Life's model in adjacent geographies.
• rePurpose Global: rePurpose Global is a plastic credit platform that funds waste collection and recycling projects globally and sells offset credits to consumer brands. It directly competes with Second Life in the corporate plastic offset market.
• Plastic Bank: Plastic Bank operates a global network of collection points in coastal communities to collect ocean-bound plastic and exchange it for credits, money, or social goods. It is the most direct competitor to Second Life in the plastic credit and ocean plastic collection space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/secondlife3R
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/second-life-thailand

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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