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We all know that plastic waste is a problem, but rarely are we confronted with the hard evidence of its damage to our planet and its bodies of water. It’s estimated there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste littering our oceans. What’s even more harrowing is that experts predict, without immediate action, that this number will nearly triple by 2040. Devastating as these figures may be, there’s solace in knowing some companies are making clean oceans a priority even going so far as to make it a core facet of their business models. Ocean Brands the name behind some of Canada’s most popular seafood brands (Ocean’s, Gold Seal, and Millionaires), snacks, sauces, and condiments recently announced its newest partnership with Berlin-based startup Cleanhub, an organization working to protect our oceans from plastic waste. ....
Share: RICHMOND, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting and preserving the planet, Ocean Brands GP is excited to announce its partnership with innovative sustainability start-up, Cleanhub. Based out of Berlin, Cleanhub works with businesses to fund the collection and recovery of low value plastic, recycling it or turning it into alternative fuel, as appropriate. Ocean Brands will be sponsoring one of Cleanhub s newest global projects, Tridi Oasis, a female-led recycling initiative in Jakarta, Indonesia that removes plastic waste from the local community. The partnership with Cleanhub further solidifies Ocean Brands mission to achieve plastic neutrality across its brand portfolio. As the organization continues to work towards incorporating as much recyclable material as possible into its operations, this initiative will help to offset the necessary use of any non-recyclable components in the meantime. Since 2017 ....