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What Is Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP)?

'Ocean Bound Plastic' is plastic pollution rescued from nature that is certified to be at high risk of getting into the ocean.

To be certified OBP, it has to meet three key criteria.

What is the definition of Ocean-Bound Plastic?

What is the definition of Ocean-Bound Plastic?

Ocean-bound plastic refers to plastic waste that meets 3 key criteria;

  • It has been, or would be 'abandoned'
  • In an area with no formal waste management infrastructure
  • Within 50km of the coastline

When plastic pollution has these characteristics it has been scientifically proven to be at high risk of entering the ocean.

Ocean-bound plastic refers to plastic waste that meets 3 key criteria;

  • It has been, or would be 'abandoned'
  • In an area with no formal waste management infrastructure
  • Within 50km of the coastline

When plastic pollution has these characteristics it has been scientifically proven to be at high risk of entering the ocean.

How does so much plastic get in the ocean?

How does so much plastic get in the ocean?

You might think that 50km (30miles) is a pretty long way from the coast and that if plastic was abandoned there that it wouldn’t be very “likely to end up in the ocean”, but in the regions where we collect pollution, it’s different. There's one key reason why – water!

Water picks up and carries plastic very easily, in fact rivers are the single greatest source of plastic in the ocean¹.

Southeast Asian countries are among the wettest in the world. They are subject to torrential monsoon rains that collect everything in their path – ditches flow into streams, streams into rivers and from there into the ocean.

Check out this amazing interactive map of the Worst-polluting rivers in the world (red dots)

You might think that 50km (30miles) is a pretty long way from the coast and that if plastic was abandoned there that it wouldn’t be very “likely to end up in the ocean”, but in the regions where we collect pollution, it’s different. There's one key reason why – water!

Water picks up and carries plastic very easily, in fact rivers are the single greatest source of plastic in the ocean¹.

Southeast Asian countries are among the wettest in the world. They are subject to torrential monsoon rains that collect everything in their path – ditches flow into streams, streams into rivers and from there into the ocean.

Check out this amazing interactive map of the Worst-polluting rivers in the world (red dots)

Where does most ocean plastic come from?

Where does most ocean plastic come from?

80% of the plastic in our oceans has entered via land and most of that comes from Asia. In many of these countries, there is also no formal waste management infrastructure; no garbage trucks coming around, no trash cans on street corners, no managed landfills. In fact, most rubbish will be burnt or dumped where it’s subject to animals foraging and when the monsoon rains come, they'll wash it away, downhill ... to the sea.

The Visual Capitalist explains, “Some might think that the countries producing or consuming the most plastic are the ones that pollute the oceans the most. But that’s not true… Countries with a smaller geographical area, longer coastlines, high rainfall, and poor waste management systems are more likely to wash plastics into the sea.”

80% of the plastic in our oceans has entered via land and most of that comes from Asia. In many of these countries, there is also no formal waste management infrastructure; no garbage trucks coming around, no trash cans on street corners, no managed landfills. In fact, most rubbish will be burnt or dumped where it’s subject to animals foraging and when the monsoon rains come, they'll wash it away, downhill ... to the sea.

The Visual Capitalist explains, “Some might think that the countries producing or consuming the most plastic are the ones that pollute the oceans the most. But that’s not true… Countries with a smaller geographical area, longer coastlines, high rainfall, and poor waste management systems are more likely to wash plastics into the sea.”

Why is it important to collect Ocean Bound Plastic?

Why is it important to collect Ocean Bound Plastic?

It's simple - we collect Ocean-bound plastic to keep it out of nature.

We need to incentivise people in the regions where most ocean plastics come from to rescue plastic pollution BEFORE it gets into the riverways.

Being in a river or the ocean speeds up the process of plastic degrading into microplastics. As it degrades, it also becomes more and more difficult to recycle, and if the more difficult to recycle, the less value it has! By collecting recycling Ocean Bound Plastic into products that businesses need, we create a commercial incentive for the collection of plastic pollution. It's Better for everyone!

It's simple - we collect Ocean-bound plastic to keep it out of nature.

We need to incentivise people in the regions where most ocean plastics come from to rescue plastic pollution BEFORE it gets into the riverways.

Being in a river or the ocean speeds up the process of plastic degrading into microplastics. As it degrades, it also becomes more and more difficult to recycle, and if the more difficult to recycle, the less value it has! By collecting recycling Ocean Bound Plastic into products that businesses need, we create a commercial incentive for the collection of plastic pollution. It's Better for everyone!

After 18 months of R&D, Better Packaging Co. produced a world first range of mailing satchels, poly garment bags (and more) from recycled Ocean Bound Plastic pollution.

This is our POLLAST!C™ Range which we supply to companies for them to use instead of packaging made from virgin plastic, so it’s a win on many fronts; we are able to pay people in developing countries to rescue plastic pollution from their environment, provide them with employment AND prevent the need for new plastic to be made and put out into the world.

We’ve got enough of this plastic sh!t already in the world, we just need to start valuing it Better.

After 18 months of R&D, Better Packaging Co. produced a world first range of mailing satchels, poly garment bags (and more) from recycled Ocean Bound Plastic pollution.

This is our POLLAST!C™ Range which we supply to companies for them to use instead of packaging made from virgin plastic, so it’s a win on many fronts; we are able to pay people in developing countries to rescue plastic pollution from their environment, provide them with employment AND prevent the need for new plastic to be made and put out into the world.

We’ve got enough of this plastic sh!t already in the world, we just need to start valuing it Better.

EXPLORE THE POLLAST!C RANGE

EXPLORE THE POLLAST!C RANGE

FAQ

"100% ocean-bound plastic" means that the plastic used in the production process is sourced entirely from certified ocean bound plastic waste.

The Ocean Bound Plastic Certification Program is managed by Zero Plastic Oceans. The program provides a certification framework that recognises and incentivises proper collection, treatment, and recycling of plastic waste that has the potential to end up in the ocean.

The certification program ensures that plastic materials are sourced from verified locations, and emphasises traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain, allowing for the tracking of plastic waste from its origin to its final destination.

We work with a network of individuals in communities to carry out the collection of plastic pollution in these regions for us. They take the plastic they collect to a collection centre, where it is weighed, recorded, sorted, baled and stored. They are remunerated for their work.

Packaging made from recycled Ocean-bound plastic are almost (but not quite) as strong as the equivalent made from virgin plastic. They may also have a slightly granular finish. They will last for ages, however we do recommend keeping them stored out of sunlight to ensure they maintain maximum strength.

Single-use packaging made from recycled materials is effectively 'second-use' packaging and as such is a much better environmental solution than if it was made from new, virgin materials.

Yes! Our Recycling partners can process Ocean Bound Plastic into resin that we can use to produce new packaging. This also reduces the demand for virgin plastic production, mitigating the environmental impact associated with plastic manufacturing.

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