Oceanworks
Oceanworks
🏭 Boston, Los Angeles
What we like about Oceanworks: Oceanworks collects ocean-bound plastic is collected in areas within 50km of the coast that are lacking recycling infrastructure. They also offer carbon offsetting programs.
PET, HDPE, PP bottles, jars, and lids
Made from 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic
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The 100% recycled ocean bound plastic has no visible differences from virgin PET, HDPE, or PP.
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Recycled plastic is one way to limit your reliance on virgin fossil fuels and new oil drilling. Ocean bound plastic is sourced directly from the ocean or other waterways.
Traditional plastic is derived from fossil fuels which are a non-renewable resource. Fossil fuels release vast amounts of greenhouse gases at every phase of production.
The vast majority of plastic (over 90%) is not recycled and ends up in landfills or waterways. Whether it ends up in a landfill or waterway, plastic takes decades to degrade.
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In the US, only around 5% of plastic waste was recycled in 2021. While plastics with the resin codes #1 and #2 (PET and HDPE) have a higher likelihood of being recycled, plastic as a whole has a very low likelihood of actually being recycled.
This is due to several factors including the lack of recycling infrastructure, the number of plastic types, the sheer volume of plastic waste, and the quick degradation of the polymers in recycling. Even if plastic ends up in a recycling bin, most of it will end up in landfills or oceans.
To minimize the amount of plastic sent to landfills, use paper-based or glass alternatives, or opt for refillable or practically reusable designs.
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Use discretion when using plastic resin codes (the recycling symbol surrounding a number).
Resin codes simply indicate the type of plastic an object is made from, not its recyclability. Whether or not a plastic can be recycled depends on individual cities’ waste infrastructure. In cities where plastics are accepted, resins #1 and #2 (PET and HDPE) are most commonly permitted, unless they’re made into plastic film.
On your design, it's ideal to indicate the plastic type and encourage to look up their city’s disposal rules for that type of plastic.
Recycled plastic pellets
Made from 100% recycled ocean-bound HDPE, ABS, HIPS, nylon, PC, PET, PP, or TPE
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Little resin pellets that are meant to be melted, converted, or molded at a manufacturing facility. Resin pellets are the base for everything from bottles to plastic wrap.
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Traditional plastic is derived from fossil fuels which are a non-renewable resource. Fossil fuels release vast amounts of greenhouse gases at every phase of production.
There are bio-based plastic alternatives (some with fossil fuel based additives, and some without). While not all of them are compostable, they can limit the amount of greenhouse gases in production, when compared to plastic made entirely of fossil fuels.
The vast majority of plastic (over 90%) is not recycled and ends up in landfills or waterways. Whether it ends up in a landfill or waterway, plastic takes decades to degrade.
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In the US, only around 5% of plastic waste was recycled in 2021. While plastics with the resin codes #1 and #2 (PET and HDPE) have a higher likelihood of being recycled, plastic as a whole has a very low likelihood of actually being recycled.
This is due to several factors including the lack of recycling infrastructure, the number of plastic types, the sheer volume of plastic waste, and the quick degradation of the polymers in recycling. Even if plastic ends up in a recycling bin, most of it will end up in landfills or oceans.
To minimize the amount of plastic sent to landfills, use paper-based or glass alternatives, or opt for refillable or practically reusable designs.
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Use discretion when using plastic resin codes (the recycling symbol surrounding a number).
Resin codes simply indicate the type of plastic an object is made from, not its recyclability. Whether or not a plastic can be recycled depends on individual cities’ waste infrastructure. In cities where plastics are accepted, resins #1 and #2 (PET and HDPE) are most commonly permitted, unless they’re made into plastic film.
On your design, it's ideal to indicate the plastic type and encourage to look up their city’s disposal rules for that type of plastic.
Jars & Bottles
Poly Bags & Films
Trays & Inserts
Paper Mailers
Cushioning
Corrugated
Folding Cartons
Food Service
Inks & Coatings
Raw Materials
Labels
Specialty Papers
