Seaweed polymer concept – underwater bottle filled with algae illustrating sustainable packaging

Seaweed to Polymer Extrusion

OCEAN MATERIAL | AUG 18TH 2023 | 9 MINS Direct Processing of Seaweed into Polymer Material through Extrusion: A Sustainable Approach to Eco-Friendly Packaging Ocean Material® often collaborates with passionate problem solvers who are dedicated to innovative solutions for ocean pollution. We had a conversation with Ludwig Schmidtchen, Head of the Seaweed Polymer Project at
Earth surrounded by plastic waste, symbolizing the urgency to Reduce Plastic Consumption and adopt sustainable packaging solutions

Plastic vs. Nothing

OCEAN MATERIAL | JUL 21TH 2023 | 6 MINS Reduce Plastic Consumption: WHY NOT PLASTIC vs. NOTHING? In our pursuit of a sustainable economy, the challenges posed by plastic waste and responsible packaging practices have taken center stage. As we grapple with finding viable solutions, it is essential to face the reality that we cannot
Collage of the true heroes behind coastal plastic collection Asia – people in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, India, and China collecting ocean plastic waste

The True Heroes

OCEAN MATERIAL | APR 28TH 2023 | 3 MINS Coastal Plastic Asia: The True Heroes  In a world where plastic waste is causing devastating harm to our oceans and marine life, it is crucial to recognize the tireless efforts of those working to combat this global problem. Our Heroes series, which features several countries in
Plastic waste floating underwater in the ocean with fish swimming around – symbol for plastic pollution solutions

5 Solutions for Tackling Plastic Pollution

BY OCEAN MATERIAL | Jan 1st 2023 | 7 MIN Plastic Pollution Solutions: Tackling One of the Biggest Environmental Challenges Plastic pollution is a major environmental concern that urgently needs to be addressed. In 1950, the world produced 2 million tons of plastic per year, and by 2016, this number had increased to 242 million
Ocean plastic recycling workshop in Hong Kong with collection machine, educational displays and colorful recycled plastic samples

The Ocean Plastic Recycling Workshop

OCEAN MATERIAL | AUG 18TH 2022 | 6 MIN Empowering Communities to Recycle Ocean Plastic Waste “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin Ocean Material empowers consumers to learn the importance of recycling The Ocean Plastic Recycling Workshop is an interactive learning experience about
Cover image of the report "Business Reporting on the SDGs – An Analysis of the Goals and Targets 2022", showing a colorful Sustainable Development Goals circle, related to sustainability reporting SDGs

Business Reporting on the SDGs (2022)

OCEAN MATERIAL | AUG 18TH 2022 | 3 MINS Business Reporting on the SDGs: An Analysis of the Goals and Targets It’s becoming widely accepted that business has a critical role to play in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the same time, there is increasing pressure on business leaders to provide
Fisherman using a specialized equipment to collect marine plastic waste for Ocean Material plastic credits

Marine Debris Program – Indonesia

OCEAN MATERIAL | AUG 18TH 2022 | 5 MIN Ocean Material Plastic Credits: Fighting Ocean Plastic Pollution with Measurable Impact The Marine Debris Program is a chance for any business, regardless of size and industry, to play a vital role in the fight against marine plastic pollution by supporting coastal communities in the most affected
Plastic pollution covering a river with bottles and debris surrounded by forested hills

10 Scientific Solutions to Plastic Pollution

OCEAN MATERIAL | MAR 01ST 2022 | 14 MINS 10 Scientific Solutions to Plastic Pollution Plastic pollution is leaving behind impacts for generations to come. If our current rate of pollution continues, experts predict there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. It is clear that we urgently need solutions to
Beach covered with plastic waste illustrating plastic pollution statistics – severe plastic pollution impacting oceans and communities

8 Shocking Plastic Pollution Statistics to Know About

OCEAN MATERIAL | MAR 1ST 2025 | 15 MIN 8 Plastic Pollution Statistics to Know About Plastics have become ubiquitous in our daily lives thanks to its convenience and low prices. But it comes with a cost; our mistreatment and mismanagement of the material has made it one of the biggest environmental problems of our lifetime. Millions
Great garbage patch with plastic bottles and waste – visual example challenging plastic pollution myths and showing real impact

Myths about Plastic Pollution

BY Ellie White | OCEAN GENERATION | MAR 28th 2019 | 4 MINS This article originally appeared on www.oceangeneration.org Breaking down the myths about plastic pollution There are many plastic pollution myths floating around out there. We are here to dispel the myths about plastic and provide the plastic pollution facts. 1. ‘There is a