Ocean Bound Plastic referred to as OBP, OBP is plastic waste that is not properly managed and is left in the environment, where it is transported to the ocean by rain, wind, tides, rivers, and floods.
Ocean Bound Plastic refers to discarded plastic waste of all sizes (microplastics, mesoplastics and macroplastics) found in communities within 50 kilometers of the coast or in areas where waste management is non-existent or very inefficient. Plastic waste in landfills or managed dumps is not considered OBP, but plastic waste in uncontrolled informal dumps is considered OBP if it is within 50 km of the coast.
A) Waterway OBP: Waste plastic garbage located in the river or within 200m from both sides of the river.
Our waterway category extends beyond a distance of 50 kilometers from the coast simply because rivers in the form of macroplastics (when floating) or microplastics (from microplastic degradation or microplastic sources) may carry plastics to the ocean for distances greater than 50km .
B) Coastline OBP: Waste plastic waste is located within 200m landward from the highest tide line and within 100m seaward from the lowest tide line.
Access higher value markets and environmentally conscious consumers
Be an active participant in ocean conservation and biodiversity conservation
Have a positive social impact, creating jobs and better economic opportunities within disadvantaged communities
Comply with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and your own.
International social and environmental standards are implemented throughout the value chain of plastic collection, transformation and disposal, including no child labour, fair working conditions, fair payment to waste pickers and proper waste management.
Sources of collected plastic waste as OBP, as well as other options such as shoreline OBP or waterway OBP.
For example, the origin of an OBP can be traced to a specific river, coastline, or city.
Chain of custody traceability right down to the final product.
Determine the amount of recycled ocean plastic in certified products.
Ocean Bound Plastic Neutral products are truly neutral.
