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What is an Ocean Bottle (OB) made of?
Ocean Bottles are made of recycled stainless steel (18/8 food-grade), BPA-free plastic, silicone rubber, and recycled ocean-bound plastic.
Do you work with recycled materials?
Yes, we use 90% RCS recycled stainless steel and 50% recycled ocean-bound PP. Products on average are made from 69% recycled materials.
How long does it keep drinks hot for?
Ocean Bottles feature a double-wall vacuum to keep drinks hot for up to 18 hours and cold for up to 24 hours.
How do I clean my Ocean Bottle?
You can clean your Ocean Bottle with warm, soapy water. The bottle is also dishwasher safe. View our “How to clean…” video series here.
Why is Ocean Bottle expensive?
Ocean Bottle's cost reflects our commitment to ocean health projects, where its impact is integral, not just an add-on. Our products boasts award-winning features, including a 10-year warranty, dual openings, and durability. Its creation took over 3000 hours of design work.
Moreover, Ocean Bottle allocates 15% of revenue to plastic collection and social mobility, significantly impacting coastal communities. Corporate orders enhance this impact. It's a symbol of meaningful, traceable involvement.
Additionally, we offer value added services, including impact reports, education packs, customised packaging, impact talks, and marketing support, making it a comprehensive investment in sustainability and social responsibility.
What certifications does Ocean Bottle have? We hold SMETA, BSCI, ISO, FCGB, and FDA Certifications. Check them out here. Additionally, Ocean Bottle is a registered B Corp, and you can find our score and information here.
How much plastic collection does one Ocean Bottle fund?
One Ocean Bottle product funds the collection of 1000 ocean-bound plastic bottles in weight (11.4 kg) through our partnership with Plastic Bank, Plastics for Change, and rePurpose.
What is ocean-bound plastic?
Ocean-bound plastic is plastic waste found near coastlines and rivers that has the potential to flow into the ocean, contributing to marine pollution.
What kind of plastic do you collect?
We collect and recycle high-value plastics like PET, PP, LDPE and HDPE, and low-value plastics, such as plastic bags and degraded plastics.
How can I be sure the plastic is collected?
Our partners follow best in class and formalised collection data sharing systems. We pair verified collection data from collection partners with sales using simple yet foolproof matching technology on an immutable Quantum Ledger DataBase️ (QLDB). A QLDB uses advanced quantum technology to keep records of transactions and information secure.
We bring this data to life in our Impact Dashboard, which transforms key information such as plastic collection weights, types, locations into a tangible impact story, available to everyone in the Ocean Bottle community.
How are funds distributed?
Funds from Ocean Bottle purchases are invested in projects with Plastic Bank, Plastics for Change, and rePurpose that actively improve collectors’ lives by making sure wages are regulated, different types of plastic are collected, and workers can access social support. Working with a diverse group of partners gives us the flexibility to allocate funds wherever we can create the most significant impact.
What happens to the collected plastic?
High-value PET, PP, LDPE and HDPE plastics are recycled into flakes and pellets for use in new products. Low-value plastic are turned into energy subsidies.