Environment/Ecosystem

ReCircle Receives Ocean Plastics Certification 

Published: August 21, 2023
Author: TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN

ReCircle, the resource recovery company, has been certified under the prestigious Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) Certification Program by Zero Plastic Oceans (ZPO).

Mumbai — August 21, 2023: What started with a passion for scuba-diving for the co-founders of ReCircle, Rahul Nainani and Gurashish Singh Sahni led to something profound. It was during one of their awe-inspiring dives, surrounded by magnificent marine life, that they came face to face with a heart-wrenching reality — plastic trash littering the ocean floor. The duo realised that their commitment to diverting waste from landfills was only one part of the equation. In order to truly make a huge difference, the company also had to embrace its responsibility to protect our oceans, so they can thrive for generations to come.

ReCircle, the resource recovery company, has been certified under the prestigious Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) Certification Program by Zero Plastic Oceans (ZPO).

The certification is an independent, third-party certification of ocean-bound plastics recycling supply chains to ensure they meet international environment, ethical and labour standards.

The OBP Certification Program ensures that every step aligns with the highest standards:

  • Adequate and Ethical Collection: ReCircle responsibly collects Ocean Bound Plastic waste, benefiting the environment and local communities.

  • Well-Managed Waste: ReCircle handles Ocean Bound Plastic with the utmost care, minimising its environmental footprint through effective waste management.

  • Traceability and Recyclability: ReCircle ensures traceability of commercially recyclable Ocean Bound Plastic waste, contributing to a circular economy.

  • Responsible Handling of Non-Commercially Recyclable Waste: ReCircle diligently collects and eliminates non-commercially recyclable Ocean Bound Plastic, while verifying and tracing plastic credits.

“At ReCircle, we believe that a sustainable future is within reach, and with initiatives like the OBP Certification Program, we are getting one step closer to achieving it. We are incredibly proud to be recognised for our efforts in making a positive impact on the environment”, said Rahul Nainani, Co-Founder & CEO, ReCircle.

Marine plastic pollution is a multifaceted problem — and we are one part of the solution. Join ReCircle on a mission to go PlasticNeutral. To know more, visit here: https://recircle.in/pnp/

About ReCircle 

Founded in 2016 by Rahul Nainani & Gurashish Singh Sahni, ReCircle is a resource recovery clean-tech startup working towards a circular future. ReCircle empowers consumers & brands to divert waste away from landfills and oceans, back into the economy to be recycled, reused or repurposed. Headquartered in Mumbai — India, ReCircle has diverted over 1,00,000+ MT (equivalent to the weight of 16,666 elephants) of waste from oceans and landfills across 300 cities & towns in India with the help of its 300+ strong collector networks. ReCircle has also enabled 60+ progressive brands including HUL, Dabur, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, etc. achieve their sustainability goals. See more.

As a technology-enabled enterprise, ReCircle enables transparency, traceability and accountability in the resource value chain to promote sustainable production and consumption of resources. To achieve its mission, ReCircle has instituted flagship initiatives such as, ClimaOne, Plastic EPR Service, Plastic-Neutral programs and ground-level community collection drives.

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