The 5 Collection Pillars
CERTIFICATION
DNV certifies the plastic collections and the sorting process as “Chain Of Custody” to the standard: “Plastics collected in the hydrosphere.”
It is vital for us that our customers feel comfortable with the setup and the documentation behind OWP. For that reason, it is important for us that DNV certifies the processes in place to ensure traceability in the collections and in the sorting of the plastic.
AUDITS
The plastic collections are audited 3 times yearly by DNV to ensure compliance with the certification.
DOCUMENTATION
The plastic collections are documented by batch number, coordinates, pictures, date, and initials of the plastic collector. All the data is registered in the VeChain blockchain system.
CONTROL
The weight of the plastic is controlled at several checkpoints throughout the process. The weighing is audited by Intertek.
VERIFICATION
DNV verifies each batch of collected plastic and the data/tracking connected to each batch.
TRACKING THROUGH BLOCKCHAIN
A blockchain-based tracking system secures real-time data and tracks the origin of the collected plastic waste and all the steps of the collection. This ensures true authenticity and the highest level of traceability. DNV harnesses the blockchain and uses it for conducting assurance.
Blockchain includes coordinates and pictures of plastic once located in the water, as well as the date and initials of the collector, weight, plastic-type, and batch number.
COMPLIANCE
Every batch of Ocean Waste Plastic raw material is tested by Intertek against:
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REACH
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CALPROP 65
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HEAVY METALS
(according to EC 94/62)
Only when a batch complies (or a risk assessment is approved) is the batch released for manufacturing of new packaging.
DOCUMENTATION
The process behind generating OWP is handled by ReSea Project
To collect- and process plastic from ocean and rivers is challenging and we have separated those activities into a company called ReSea Project. ReSea Project is owned by Pack Tech and operates and oversees the plastic waste collection, sorting, and processing activities of the supply chain behind OWP.
ReSea Project is committed to consistently maintaining the highest of standards. They have therefore taken extensive measures to document the process behind OWP and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations. They are documented by independent third parties.
NO LANDFILLS ARE USED
WE DO NOT SEND ANY PLASTIC TO LANDFILLS.
When we sort the collected plastic from the ocean and rivers, some of it can’t be recycled due to its nature. It can be too decomposed, or of a material that is non-recyclable. To prevent it from ending in landfills we cooperate with two RDF partners: Waste4Change and SBI.
Waste4change and SBI use plastic in different ways – currently, the most typical use of this plastic is to create heat in the process of making concrete (this concept is called; waste-for-energy and is used to replace coal).
INVOLVE YOUR CUSTOMERS
We know it might be difficult to explain “The Documentation” of OWP to the consumer. For that reason, we have made it simple for you to show the data behind your OWP packaging by allowing consumers to scan a QR code that you can print on your packaging, post on SoMe, and use in diverse marketing initiatives.
SCAN AND SEE
Scan this QR code and see what your consumer will experience when scanning your product.
Once scanned the consumer is directed to a homepage that shows the data behind your order(s). More importantly, it is a visual representation of the impact the consumer makes on the ocean when buying your product in packaging made with OWP.
The homepage can be designed according to your needs, displaying your company, your products, the OWP data etc.
