COLLECT

Plastic waste is collected from land, shores, waterways, and river areas to prevent it from ending up in the ocean.

PROCESS & CLEAN

Collected plastics are cleaned and refined via recycling processes.

RE-PURPOSE

Refined ocean bound plastics are mixed with virgin plastic material. The combined plastic materials are moulded into high quality food-grade products.

Q: What is ocean bound plastic?

Ocean bound plastic is plastic waste that has not been disposed of properly and therefore poses a risk of polluting the ocean. This waste is typically generated within 50 km of coastlines and is frequently mismanaged, leading to the potential for it to become marine debris in the ocean.¹ This mismanaged waste, which can ultimately find its way into the ocean through various means such as inland waterways, wastewater outflows, or transportation by wind or tides, consists of material that is either littered or not correctly disposed of and is not formally managed, and may end up in uncontrolled landfills or dumps without proper containment.¹ Plastic waste that is disposed of correctly in landfills or organised dump sites is not considered ocean-bound.
For more information on ocean bound plastic CLICK HERE.

Reference: ¹   Jambeck, J. R., Geyer, R., Wilcox, C., Siegler, T. R., Perryman, M., Andrady, A., Narayan, R., & Law, K. L. (2015). Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean. Science, 347(6223), 768-771.

Q: Where does Sistema^® recycled ocean bound plastic come from?

Plastic waste is collected from land, shores, waterways, and river areas to prevent it from ending up in the ocean. The collected plastics are cleaned and refined via recycling process, then mixed with virgin plastic material. The combined plastic materials are moulded into high quality food-grade products.

Q: Does recycled plastic compromise the quality of my container or bottle?

No, the quality of our recycled ocean bound plastic products are the same as all Sistema’s products.

Q: Is recycled plastic safe to use with food?

Yes! Sistema^® recycled ocean bound plastic products are compliant with food safety requirements. The recycled plastic is food safe and BPA free.

Q: Are Sistema^® recycled ocean bound plastic products also recyclable?

Sistema^® designs drink bottles and food storage solutions that are durable and reusable. If you decide to dispose of your Sistema^® bottle or container, then yes, they can be recycled through a polypropylene (#5) recycling plant.

Q: Does Sistema^® support a plastic deposit return system?

Sistema^® will happily take your old (washed) containers back and recycle them. We’re always looking for new ways to go green(er) and help protect the environment, so we’ve partnered with TerraCycle^® UK, with plans to expand this network in the near future. It’s an easy way for you to recycle and give new life to your Sistema^® bottles & containers. For more information CLICK HERE.

Q: Can the packaging be recycled?

Yes! the recycled ocean bound plastic product packaging can be recycled. Cartons and card packaging can be easily recycled through fibre recycling. All the product labels can be recycled through soft recycling.

Q: Where can I learn more about Sistema's sustainable initiatives?

For information on Sistema's sustainable initiatives, please CLICK HERE. There, you can find details on our environmental goals and strategies.