Plastic waste pitch deck template

Author: Viktor

Pitch Deck Expert. Ex Advertising. Founder of Viktori. $500mill In Funding. Bald Since 2010.

The 12 Slide Plastics Pitch Deck Template​

Slide 1 — Elevator Pitch

Slide Title: “Turning Plastic Waste Into Opportunity”

Headline (David Ogilvy style):

“The World Doesn’t Need More Plastic — It Needs Smarter Plastic.”

Narrative Structure:

Every year, over 400 million tons of plastic are produced globally. Yet less than 10% is recycled effectively.

At [Company Name], we transform plastic waste into valuable, sustainable materials for packaging, construction, and consumer goods.

Our proprietary technology delivers high-performance materials with lower cost, lower carbon footprint, and full circularity — helping brands meet ESG targets while reducing plastic pollution.

Tagline Options:

  • “Reimagine Waste.”

  • “Plastic Without the Footprint.”

  • “Sustainability That Pays.”


Slide 2 — Investor Highlights

Slide Title: “Why Invest Now”

6 Key Bullets (Customize Based on Company Stage):

HighlightExample Copy
TAM“$1.3 Trillion Global Plastics Market”
Traction“3 commercial pilots with Fortune 500 partners”
Technology“Proprietary recycling tech with 90% energy savings”
Business Model“Recurring revenue from material licensing and product sales”
Team“Ex-Carbon Clean, BASF, MIT PhDs”
Funding“Raising $5M to scale production and expand globally”

Slide 3 — The Problem & Impact

Slide Title: “Plastic Waste is a Global Crisis”

Visual Concept:

Big visual of landfills, ocean plastic, or microplastic stats overlaid.

Key Problem Points:

  • 400M tons of plastic produced annually

  • 91% of plastic never gets recycled

  • Governments & brands face regulatory pressure

  • Rising oil prices drive up virgin plastic costs

  • Brands need sustainable materials to meet ESG goals

Agitation Statement:

“Without scalable solutions, plastic pollution will triple by 2040 — costing the global economy $100B annually in environmental damage and waste management.”


Slide 4 — The Opportunity

Slide Title: “The $1.3 Trillion Market for Sustainable Plastics”

Visual:

Market TAM/SAM/SOM circle diagram.

Copy:

The plastics market is massive, but legacy solutions fail to meet sustainability demands.

  • Global Plastics Market: $1.3 Trillion

  • Sustainable Plastics Segment: Growing at 14% CAGR

  • Policy Tailwinds: 70+ countries banning single-use plastics

  • Supply Chain Demand: Global brands committing to 50% recycled content by 2030

Hook:

“We sit at the intersection of environmental urgency, regulatory tailwinds, and corporate demand for sustainable solutions.”


Slide 5 — Our Solution

Slide Title: “Advanced Recycling for a Circular Future”

Visual:

Before/After lifecycle diagram:
Plastic Waste → Processing → High-Performance Material → Reuse → Zero-Waste Loop.

Key Copy:

Our proprietary [tech/process name] uses low-energy chemical recycling to convert hard-to-recycle plastics into premium resins and materials.

Benefits:

  • Up to 90% lower energy use vs. virgin plastic

  • Compatible with existing supply chains

  • Infinite recyclability without quality loss

  • Competitive unit economics

Hook:

“We’re not cleaning up yesterday’s mess — we’re building tomorrow’s supply chain.”


Slide 6 — Business Model

Slide Title: “A Platform Built for Profit & Impact”

Visual:

Multi-revenue stream diagram.

Copy:

Revenue StreamExample
Material SalesSelling recycled resins to packaging manufacturers
LicensingLicensing technology to global partners
Circular ServicesWaste collection & processing fees for brands & municipalities
Carbon CreditsMonetizing CO2 reductions & plastic offsets

Key Advantages:

  • High-margin recurring revenue

  • Global scalability

  • ESG-aligned value proposition

  • Long-term customer lock-in

Hook:

“We turn environmental responsibility into a competitive advantage for our partners.”

Slide 7 — Customer Benefits (Sell Benefits, Not Features)

Slide Title: “Why Customers Choose Us”

Structure: 3 Pillar Benefit Framework

Benefit PillarValue to CustomerSupporting Proof Point
Environmental ImpactMeet sustainability & ESG targets90% CO₂ reduction vs. virgin plastic
Cost AdvantageStable, competitive material pricingHedge against volatile oil/plastic markets
Brand ValueEco-friendly materials drive consumer preference70% of consumers willing to pay premium for sustainable products

Slide 8 — Traction & Case Studies (Build Trust)

Slide Title: “Proof of Execution”

Visual: Client Logos + Data Points + Testimonials

Example Structure:

PartnerImpact StoryKPI / Result
Global Packaging BrandReplaced 20% of product line with recycled material30% reduction in carbon footprint
Municipality PilotDiverted 2,000 tons of plastic waste from landfillSaved $500K in waste management costs
Strategic PartnershipLicensing deal for 5-year recycling deployment$2M annual recurring revenue potential

Trust Elements:

  • Pilot projects

  • Testimonials from partners

  • Third-party validation (certifications, awards)


Slide 9 — Competitive Landscape (Frame Control)

Slide Title: “Leading in a Fragmented Market”

Visual: Competitive Matrix or Market Map

X-Axis = Performance or Scalability
Y-Axis = Sustainability Impact

Position Yourself Clearly:

  • Incumbents = Virgin Plastic Producers (High scale, Low ESG)

  • Early-Stage Innovators = Small biotech/material startups

  • Your Company = Scalable, Proven, ESG-Aligned Platform

Hook Statement:

“We combine the scalability of big plastic with the sustainability of green tech.”


Slide 10 — Go-To-Market Strategy (Execution Plan)

Slide Title: “Scaling Impact Across Markets”

Visual: Multi-Phase Rollout Plan

PhaseFocusChannel / Strategy
Phase 1Packaging IndustryDirect B2B sales to brands + co-development
Phase 2Municipal RecyclingPublic-private partnerships for waste processing
Phase 3Licensing PlatformGlobal expansion via tech licensing & JV partnerships

Additional Strategy Elements:

  • ESG-driven marketing campaigns

  • Strategic partnerships with regulators & industry groups

  • Geographic expansion roadmap (visual map)


Slide 11 — Financial Projections (Demonstrate Potential)

Slide Title: “Path to $100M+ Revenue”

Visual: 5-Year Financial Chart / Table

YearRevenueGross MarginCustomers / SitesKey Milestone
2025$2M40%3Pilot Validation
2026$8M50%10Commercial Rollout
2027$20M55%25International Expansion
2028$50M60%50+Licensing Model Scales
2029$100M+65%100+Platform Leader

Funding Ask:

  • Raising $5M Seed/Series A

  • Use of Funds: Team, Tech Scale, Commercial Deployment


Slide 12 — Vision & Impact (The Future Story)

Slide Title: “Redefining Plastics for a Regenerative Future”

Narrative Arc:

“We envision a world where plastic waste fuels the next generation of materials — not our landfills or oceans.”

Key Impact Metrics:

  • Tons of waste diverted from landfill

  • CO₂ emissions avoided

  • % circular material in global supply chains

  • Number of communities or brands impacted

Closing CTA:

“Join us in building a circular economy — where sustainability drives profitability.”

Contact Info:

  • Founders’ Names & Titles

  • Email / Website / LinkedIn / QR Code

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Key Questions to Ask Yourself And Write The Plastics Pitch Deck Slides

Slide 1 — Elevator Pitch (Problem + Solution + Benefit)

Key Questions:

  • What specific plastic-related problem are you solving?

  • Why is this problem urgent or critical today?

  • What is your core solution (in 1 sentence, no jargon)?

  • What’s the biggest benefit or impact your solution delivers?

  • What is your bold, memorable tagline?


Slide 2 — Investor Highlights (Fast Facts)

Key Questions:

  • What is the Total Addressable Market (TAM)?

  • What traction or milestones have you achieved (revenue, pilots, partnerships)?

  • What makes your technology defensible (IP, patents, trade secrets)?

  • What is your business model in one sentence?

  • Who are the key team members and why are they credible?

  • How much are you raising and what’s the high-level use of funds?


Slide 3 — Problem & Impact (Agitate the Problem)

Key Questions:

  • What market pain points or inefficiencies exist today?

  • Who feels this pain the most (brands, governments, consumers)?

  • What is the environmental or economic cost of doing nothing?

  • Are there policy, regulatory, or ESG pressures accelerating this problem?

  • What future risk does the market face without a solution?


Slide 4 — Market Opportunity

Key Questions:

  • What is the size of the market today (TAM, SAM, SOM)?

  • What trends are driving change (circular economy, regulations, consumer demand)?

  • Where is the whitespace — what has been overlooked or underdeveloped?

  • How does your solution align with future market direction?

  • Are there specific regions or verticals with outsized opportunity?


Slide 5 — Unique Solution (Tech or Product Deep Dive)

Key Questions:

  • How does your solution work (explain like I’m 12)?

  • What is the breakthrough innovation (vs. competitors)?

  • What proof or validation do you have (lab results, pilots, certifications)?

  • What are the top 3 customer-facing benefits?

  • How does this solution scale or plug into existing systems?


Slide 6 — Business Model

Key Questions:

  • What are your primary revenue streams (product sales, licensing, services)?

  • What does the sales cycle look like — who is the customer?

  • What are the unit economics or margin drivers?

  • How defensible is this model (switching costs, partnerships, IP)?

  • How do you scale revenue — new geographies, new products, platform expansion?


Slide 7 — Customer Benefits

Key Questions:

  • What pain point does each customer segment care most about?

  • How do you directly help them save money, time, or risk?

  • How do you help them meet sustainability or ESG goals?

  • Do you have real customer testimonials or case study metrics?

  • What objections do you overcome most often?


Slide 8 — Traction & Case Studies

Key Questions:

  • What projects or pilots have you completed?

  • What measurable results did you achieve (cost savings, waste reduction, emissions impact)?

  • Who are your flagship partners or customers?

  • Have you won any awards or certifications?

  • What KPIs or growth signals do you track?


Slide 9 — Competitive Landscape

Key Questions:

  • Who are your main competitors or alternatives?

  • What are their weaknesses or gaps?

  • How are you positioning against them (cost, technology, scale, ESG)?

  • What are your barriers to entry or defensibility levers?

  • Where do you lead the market today — or plan to lead?


Slide 10 — Go-To-Market Strategy

Key Questions:

  • What are your primary customer acquisition channels?

  • What partnerships will accelerate your growth?

  • What is your expansion plan by geography or industry segment?

  • What regulatory tailwinds or ESG mandates will drive demand?

  • How does your team execute this plan with existing resources?


Slide 11 — Financial Projections

Key Questions:

  • What are your 3-5 year revenue projections (high-level, realistic)?

  • What are the key assumptions driving growth?

  • What is your funding ask — and what is it being used for?

  • What is your expected gross margin profile over time?

  • What milestones or traction unlock your next funding round?


Slide 12 — Vision & Impact

Key Questions:

  • What is your long-term vision for the company or industry?

  • How do you change the market or ecosystem fundamentally?

  • What will your measurable impact be (waste diverted, emissions reduced, communities served)?

  • What future products, markets, or innovations do you see beyond today?

  • What is your closing call-to-action for investors?

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