Oceanworks News

Oceanworks becomes the first company to be OBP certified in the Americas!
Oceanworks becomes the first company to be OBP certified in the Americas!
We are proud to announce that Oceanworks is officially OBP certified in the Americas! The certificate was presented by Control Union on May 25th, 2021. A special thanks to the... Read more...
Oceanworks Logistics Insights: Q4
Oceanworks Logistics Insights: Q4
Long-held manufacturing supply chains rely on container-load shipping for safe, reliable, yet inexpensive transport for raw materials. While generally stable, the past 18 months have proven nothing but turbulent, as... Read more...
Tackling the Unseen Climate Costs of a Plastic Planet
Tackling the Unseen Climate Costs of a Plastic Planet
Heat waves, floods, wildfires and the like are an ongoing reminder that climate change is already here. Mankind’s actions have permanently changed the world and it’s only getting worse. The... Read more...
Surviving a Sustainability Story Setback with Transparency and Truth
Surviving a Sustainability Story Setback with Transparency and Truth
Brands adopt sustainability practices for a myriad of reasons. Some might feel a genuine responsibility to reduce their impact, while others are simply trying to capture a larger market share... Read more...
Introducing SeaPlasticDifferently.com!
Introducing SeaPlasticDifferently.com!
Sustainability supporters, conscientious consumers, and ocean lovers everywhere are celebrating World Oceans Day today. One of the many easy ways people can help support the cause is by consciously shopping... Read more...
The Performance of Recycled Plastics vs Virgin Plastics
The Performance of Recycled Plastics vs Virgin Plastics
Author: Cailyn Wolberg Incorporating recycled plastics into the manufacturing process is an exciting, novel, but worrying proposition for many manufacturers and brands. On one hand, there is increasing pressure and... Read more...
Decoding Ocean Plastic for Brands
Decoding Ocean Plastic for Brands
The rising awareness of “ocean plastic” has motivated shoppers to demand recycled content and brands to take action — but it has also reinforced unhelpful material silos. Each new recycled... Read more...
Guala Closures Goes Blue: Learn About Guala Closures’ Partnership with Oceanworks
Guala Closures Goes Blue: Learn About Guala Closures’ Partnership with Oceanworks
Guala Closures, the global producer of beverage closures, began working with Oceanworks to develop a range of closures produced using ocean plastics. Their agreement with Oceanworks is the first step... Read more...
What are the top five questions to ask your manufacturer about their ability to work with ocean plastics?
What are the top five questions to ask your manufacturer about their ability to work with ocean plastics?
Whether your company has been working with a manufacturer for years or you’re on the hunt for a new partner, introducing recycled ocean plastic into the equation requires an additional... Read more...
Selecting a Manufacturer That Can Work with Ocean Plastic
Selecting a Manufacturer That Can Work with Ocean Plastic
Choosing the right manufacturing partners can make or break your product’s success. With the right partners, you can achieve cost, timeline, and quality goals and perhaps even have the opportunity... Read more...
Why Sell Your Materials with Oceanworks?
Why Sell Your Materials with Oceanworks?
For companies and entrepreneurs who collect and process plastic for recycling purposes, the viability and profitability of your business are directly tied to the market for your goods. If you... Read more...
Importing Recycled Plastic: Challenges & Learnings
Importing Recycled Plastic: Challenges & Learnings
Not too long ago, much of the world happily shipped its recyclable materials off to processing facilities in Asia. Consumers and businesses were lulled into believing that whatever they tossed... Read more...