FC Barcelona launches its first NFT collection in collaboration with Plastiks

Plastic waste is everywhere. It is found in the deepest ocean trenches and on top of the highest mountains. Eight million tonnes are dumped into the sea every year, underscoring the need to improve the plastic economy and find ways to promote a more responsible society when it comes to waste and the impact it has on preserving the environment. FC Barcelona and Plastiks have joined in a partnership that will allow the recycling of at least 1,000,000 kilograms of plastic, equivalent to 35,000 one-litre plastic bottles, which will also avoid the use of 800,000 liters of oil to produce these bottles.

FC Barcelona is one of the most followed teams in the world, with one of the largest communities on social networks of any sports team. With more than 400 million followers across its various accounts, it is a leader in engagement in the global football industry. Therefore, the club is eager to strengthen its community with sustainability solutions based on Web 3.0, in this case aiming to help reduce waste in the environment by combining Barça’s NFT vision with a positive environmental impact.

To this end, FC Barcelona and Plastiks are proud to present an exclusive collection of NFTs in digital card format. Unleash your passion features a total of 3,000 stackable animal-themed digital artworks, each helping to remove 35,000 kilograms of plastic from our planet.

8,000 kilos of plastic waste per match

More than 8,000 kilograms of plastic waste is produced in a football match. With this first collection, FC Barcelona and Plastiks contribute to a reduction in plastic pollution in an amount equivalent to the waste from 4 football matches. Sustainability is actually one of the three pillars of the strategic plan for 2021-2026, which addresses various areas: economy and governance, sport, social and environmental. In line with this approach, the club works to promote sustainable development in all its areas of activity and thus achieve some of the best reference certifications in sustainability.

Our planet is facing a period of climate change caused by human activities, and the club is committed to promoting projects that can have a positive impact on the environment. This collaboration with Plastiks and the launch of the exclusive Unleash your passion collection is a further example of this.

Unique benefits associated with NFTs

The owner of each of the NFT will be able to enjoy a series of benefits designed to offer the very best experiences, which are also linked to the world of FC Barcelona. In addition to the privilege of being the sole owner of the piece of digital art, designed exclusively in collaboration between FC Barcelona and Plastiks, the acquisition of one of the NFTs is also a statement of support for initiatives in support of caring for the environment. They will also have access to perks and rewards for fans and collectors, including limited edition content, as well as being entered into a draw for one of 10 shirts signed by some of FC Barcelona’s first team players.

How to get the collection

Animal-themed digital cards from the Unleash Your Passion collection are now available for $30 each, through Plastik’s marketplace specializing in digital items related to sustainability.

Statement from the Director of the FC Barcelona Sustainability Area, Jordi Portabella:

“Sustainability is one of the three pillars of FC Barcelona’s strategic plan for 2021-26. An alliance with Plastiks helps us meet the UN and the European Commission’s goals for the years 2030 and 2050, especially in the area of ​​waste. In addition, the launch of this project also means a message to create awareness among people all over the world who want to help create a more sustainable society and help restore the environment.

Statement from the managing director and co-founder of Plastiks, André Vanyi-Robin:

“NFTs are a great way to represent waste recycling programs and their positive impact online, while providing a source of verifiable information about what has been recycled and where it has gone. The Plastics Platform increases transparency in tracking plastic recycling and is therefore a strong partner for any leading organization with a large community that wants to help recycle plastic from the environment for their community and help make a difference.”