EMPOWERING WASTE PICKERS THROUGH THE SOCIAL+ OCEAN BOUND PLASTIC CERTIFICATION Zero Plastic Oceans is excited to announce the launch of the first social certification focusing on the cornerstone of the…
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Plastic is a significant source of pollution in the global ecosystem. The amount of plastic waste generated annually is increasing at an alarming rate, posing a severe environmental threat. Governments…
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The presence of microplastics in marine and terrestrial environments poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. Further research is needed to understand the full consequences of microplastics…
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At COP 15, countries agreed on the adoption of a New Global Biodiversity Framework, an historic deal to halt biodiversity loss. This will be the first time that all countries…
read moreHow scientists are working to combat plastic pollution in the ocean? Only about 9 percent of plastics actually get recycled, with the rest winding up in landfills and oceans. Scientists are…
read moreIn the context of World Ocean Day (WOD) 2022, which theme this year is “Revitalization: collective action for the ocean”, Zero Plastic Ocean reaffirms its commitment to contribute and collaborate…
read moreThe seventh Our Ocean Conference concluded in Palau with 410 commitments worth $16.35 billion. Focusing on six Areas of Action, the conference convened partners from across the globe to identify…
read morePinnacle Fiber became the first company to obtain the Ocean Bound Plastic Certification in Pakistan, both for Collection and Recycling of OBP. Ali Akbar, in charge of Business Development tells…
read moreTo many, COP 26 has been a failure to mobile the resources needed to preserve our ocean. If the ocean was mentioned in the preamble of the Glasgow Pact, noting…
read moreIn August 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) launched its Sixth Assessment Report, highlighting the consequences of climate change on the ocean, the coastlines and coastal communities. What…
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Achieving Zero Plastic Oceans ZPO certifications furthers company’s commitment to building world class recycling infrastructure in the Dominican Republic and reliable, trustworthy supply chains from the Caribbean Ocean Recovery Group…
read moreThe OBP certifications provide an easy tool to promote the removal of Ocean Bound Plastic from the environment. They complement governmental directives, allowing private or associative actors to be recognized…
The World Economic Forum promoted this historical year as the ‘super year for the ocean’. Since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, various worldwide initiatives have been…
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Control Union and Zero Plastic Oceans are launching a new component to their Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) certification program. Initially designed to encourage the recycling of OBP, this program has…
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Heng Hiap Industries, based in Johor (Malaysia), is the first company to obtain the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP). This certification outlines Heng Hiap Industries’ best practices and commitment to collect…
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As part of our quality insurance program, ZPO monitors approved certification bodies yearly. In this instance, the approved certification body Control Union India was assessed by an on-site, one week,…
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Zero Plastic Oceans and Control Union newly released Ocean Bound Plastic certification is now featured in Ubuntoo’s database as a solution against plastic pollution and for sustainable fashion. This new certification for Ocean…
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On the occasion of World Oceans Day, Control Union and Zero Plastic Oceans are joining forces to launch the world’s first third party verified label to avoid plastic waste reaching marine environments: the OCEAN BOUND PLASTIC CERTIFICATION. Based on international environmental standards and environmental label best practices, this third party verified certification is two-fold, aiming to capture Ocean Bound Plastics (OBP), plastics abandoned in the natural environment, while rethinking the value chain of plastics.
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On the occasion of World Oceans Day, Control Union and Zero Plastic Oceans are joining forces to launch the world’s first third party verified label to avoid plastic waste reaching marine environments: the OCEAN BOUND PLASTIC CERTIFICATION. Based on international environmental standards and environmental label best practices, this third party verified certification is two-fold, aiming to capture Ocean Bound Plastics (OBP), plastics abandoned in the natural environment, while rethinking the value chain of plastics.
read moreOn the occasion of World Oceans Day, Control Union and Zero Plastic Oceans are joining forces to launch the world’s first third party verified label to avoid plastic waste reaching marine environments: the OCEAN BOUND PLASTIC CERTIFICATION. Based on international environmental standards and environmental label best practices, this third party verified certification is two-fold, aiming to capture Ocean Bound Plastics (OBP), plastics abandoned in the natural environment, while rethinking the value chain of plastics.
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