Keeping plastics in the economy and out of our ocean
NextWave Members are Diving Deep to Keep Plastics from Entering the Ocean
In the spirit of our central areas of focus - lead the movement, accelerate supplier development, break down key barriers, and nurture and develop our membership - NextWave Plastics members week strategic actions within their own companies and together as a consortium to keep plastic in the economy and out of the ocean.
In 2021, we prevented 959 metric tons from ever entering the ocean and gave it new life in over 337 premium products. So far, we’ve kept the equivalent of over 257 million water bottles out of the ocean. At the same time, we know that the livelihoods of workers involved in the informal collection of ocean-bound plastic is paramount to the development of sound, ethical supply chains. This led to the launch of the open-source Framework for Socially Responsible Ocean-Bound Plastic Supply Chains, which will guide members and others throughout the supply chain as we continue to grow and scale the market for recycled ocean-bound plastic.
Through thought leadership, product innovation, collaboration, and ongoing commitment to sustainability, NextWave members are leading the movement to ensure plastic is no longer considered waste but a valuable raw material for the circular economy.
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