Plastic Credits & Marine Debris Program – Offset Your Plastic Footprint

OCEAN MATERIAL | AUG 18TH 2022 | 5 MIN

Ocean Material Plastic Credits: Fighting Ocean Plastic Pollution with Measurable Impact

Two local collectors on a fishing boat collecting ocean plastic for Ocean Material’s Plastic Credits program

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 areas of our world.

With your help, we are expanding the program across Indonesia, focusing on efficient collection and processing of low-value plastics into valuable new products. This effort helps coastal ecosystems recover and creates meaningful jobs and local infrastructure through better waste management practices.

Certificate for 10 tons of marine plastic compensation via Ocean Material Plastic Credits

Why Plastic Credits Matter

Plastic Credits are an innovative solution to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and achieve Net Zero targets by offsetting your plastic footprint. Each Plastic Credit represents the recovery and processing of one metric ton of marine plastic waste.

Key benefits:

Real Environmental Impact: 80% of the collected materials are low-value plastics that would otherwise never be recycled.
Direct Local Benefits: 85% of the contribution goes directly to communities, creating employment and better waste infrastructure.
Traceable and Verified: Each credit is backed by the Ocean Material Plastic Credits Standard, validated via the Empower traceability app, and audited by independent third parties.

Three photos showing severe ocean and river pollution with plastic waste in Indonesia

Where We Operate

The Marine Debris Program operates in some of the most challenging and high-impact regions in Indonesia, including:

Banda Island
South Lombok
Ciliwung River

Our collection teams use specialized tray nets, solar-powered boats, and local partnerships to remove plastic pollution from rivers, coastlines, and the open ocean.

Map of Indonesia highlighting the Marine Debris Program regions including Banda Island, South Lombok, and the Ciliwung River

Transforming Waste into New Value

Collected plastic is processed and transformed into durable products such as:

Modular furniture
Construction materials
Educational displays

This closed-loop approach reduces demand for virgin plastic, supports the circular economy, and contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water).

Process steps of marine plastic recycling: Collection, Shredding, Cleaning, Melting, Finishing

How It Works

1️⃣ Measure: Work with our team to calculate your company’s plastic footprint.

2️⃣ Offset: Purchase Plastic Credits to fund the recovery and recycling of an equivalent amount of marine plastic.

3️⃣ Validate: Receive a certificate issued by the OM Group, confirming your impact under OMPC Standards.

4️⃣ Communicate: Share your contribution transparently with stakeholders, customers, and investors.

Join the Movement

Partnering with the Marine Debris Program allows your organization to:

✅ Demonstrate leadership in sustainability
✅ Support vulnerable coastal communities
✅ Make measurable progress toward Net Zero goals

We believe that businesses have the power to drive real change by turning plastic pollution into an opportunity for impact.

📩 Contact us for a full presentation and start your journey to a cleaner ocean:
hello@oceanmaterial.com

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18.08.2022

Marine Debris Program – Indonesia