Ocean Bound Plastic certification
Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) is abandoned plastic waste on its way to our oceans. OBP is a critical element in the fight against oceanic plastic pollution.
Ocean Bound Plastic
About the standard
It is estimated that 80% of the oceans’ plastic contamination originated from land. Focusing on capturing OBP before it becomes ocean plastic is therefore a direct and very effective way to limit the damage our oceans are suffering. The goal of this certification is to encourage the capture of OBP by giving it additional value and recognition in the market.
OBP collection categories in the scope are as follows:
- Potential
- Shoreline
- Waterways
- Fishing Materials
Types of certification
Control Union can provide the certification for:
As an Organization working with OBP, you need to guarantee that your products truly are, or originate from OBP. You also require passing this guarantee onto the end user by proving proof of origin. This is all accomplished via the Ocean Bound Plastic certficiation program.
Read more about Zero Plastic Oceans
The certification of the amount of OBP you have prevented supports your environmental claims and ESG certifications and rating. It also backs up your neutrality towards Ocean Plastic Contamination or even better your global plastic neutrality. The certification was co-developed by Peterson and the NGO Zero Plastic Oceans.
Zero Plastic Oceans
How you benefit
Getting certified under the OBP Certification allows you to:
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Access higher value markets and environmentally conscious consumers
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Be a proactive actor of oceans’ protection and preserve biodiversity
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Have a positive social impact generating livelihood creation within vulnerable communities
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