As part of our mission to rid the world's oceans of plastic, we've come across a lot of waste, but what do we do with it? Everything we can!
Depending on the environment and location we are removing waste from, the pathways are different, but we work with our local partners to develop responsible waste management solutions that take into account local realities and contexts. And, in some cases, we are able to create meaningful products that can support our mission, which not only raises awareness of plastic pollution, but also funds the cleanup and challenges perceptions of what 'waste' is.
00:12 What do we do with trash collected in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
01:09 Our first product made of ocean plastic: The Ocean Cleanup sunglasses
01:29 Our Proof of Concept Square in our HQ in Rotterdam
02:19 What do we do with trash collected in rivers worldwide?
03:17 Waste management case study: Los Angeles, USA
03:37 Waste management case study: Panama City, Panama
03:53 Waste management case study: Klang, Malaysia
04:25 What composition and pollution differences are there between our river and ocean catch?
04:55 Waste management case study: Cisadane, Indonesia
05:22 Turning river trash into a valuable resource
05:57 Our first product made of river plastic: the Coldplay LP
06:27 Creating an ocean-plastic trunk liner in partnership with Kia