Oceanworks Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Oceanworks®
- Mission: To keep our ocean clean by making it easy for brands to take action against plastic pollution.
- Founded: 2018 by Rob Ianelli
- Key People:
- Vanessa Coleman - Co-Founder & CEO
- Patrick Todd - VP of Sales
- Martin Pavlik - Director of Sales, Europe
- Jesse Straus - Director of Brand
- Patryk Januszewski - Tech Lead & Principal Engineer
- Headquarters:
- 11828 La Grange Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90025, USA
- 840 Summer St, Suite 304, Boston, MA 02127, USA
- Sihleggstrasse 23, 8832 Wollerau, Switzerland
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: Providing brands a clear path to reduce their plastic footprint with reliability and transparency through a global network of collectors and recycled plastic suppliers.
Products
Oceanworks Process and Services
1. MEASURE
- Service to understand the organization's plastic footprint and identify steps to reduce it.
- Includes data collection, custom footprint reports, and a plan for reduction.
2. REDUCE
- Oceanworks Resin, Feedstock, and IMPAC+ Offsets for committing to circular plastic solutions.
- Recycled Content Solutions: Backed by the Oceanworks® Guarantee and Track & Trace, offering quality, reliability, and traceability at scale.
3. TRACK
- Oceanworks Plastic Action Dashboard providing transparency and authenticity.
- Real-time tracking and reporting of supply chains from shore to shelf.
Specific Products
1. Oceanworks Resin & Feedstock
- High-quality, mechanically-recycled resins from Oceanbound, Nearshore, and PCR sources.
- High density polymers with best-in-class purity and consistency for various applications.
2. Finished Solutions
- Turnkey options ensuring a seamless transition to post-consumer recycled resin in business operations and product offerings.
- Includes packaging, yarns, fabrics, trims, bottles, jars, and bespoke products.
3. IMPAC+® Program
- Funding plastic waste reclamation directly.
- Offers plastic offsets or credits guaranteeing the removal of plastic waste from the environment.
Key Features
- Sustainable Solutions: Materials and finished products utilizing post-consumer recycled plastics.
- Track & Trace: Technology ensuring unparalleled transparency of supply chains.
- Authenticity: Oceanworks Guarantee for verified material quality, compliance, and co-marketing support for brand partners.
Recent Developments
- PlasticPledge by Oceanworks for Shopify
- A new app launched on January 29, 2024, to automate plastic collection for every transaction on a Shopify store.
- Customizable to determine the amount of plastic collection per order and marketing integration for customer communication.
- Partnerships & Case Studies
- Collaboration with brands like Roberts Beauty achieving the removal of 100,000 pounds of plastic waste.
- Featured case studies with brands like Skip Hop, SailGP, Guala Closures, and Outerknown.
- New Articles and Resources
- Series of articles on "The Problem with Recycling" addressing consumer mistrust and solutions.
- Continuous addition of new technical materials in the Oceanworks Guaranteed product offerings for various industries.
- Global Plastic Treaty Discussions: Actively participating and providing insights to global efforts aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainability.
Insights from the Blog and Press Releases
- Sustainable Brands Insights
- In-depth articles covering strategies for scaling the ocean plastic supply, how brands can solve microplastic problems, and decoding ocean plastics for effective branding.
- Announcement of pressing environmental milestones and latest updates on recycling technologies and practices.
Contact Information
- For more details and potential collaborations, contact Oceanworks through their corporate offices or via their website's contact form.
No information is available for:
- Employee numbers and company revenue.
Conclusion
Oceanworks® is dedicated to combatting plastic pollution through innovative solutions and partnerships. By offering a variety of products and services for measuring, reducing, and tracking plastic footprints, they provide a comprehensive approach to sustainability with proven success across numerous brands and industries.