Ocean Bound Plastic Certification (Zero Plastic Oceans / OBP Cert)

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Certifies collection of ocean-bound plastic within 50km of coastlines. Premium material pricing 20-100%. Control Union auditor. Four certification levels.

Source: https://www.obpcert.org/

Funding Details

Funder: Zero Plastic Oceans (Brussels) + Control Union (auditor)
Funding Goal: Certify collection and recycling of ocean-bound plastic; add premium market value
Funding Amount: Premium material price for OBP-certified plastic (typically 20-100% premium over conventional recycled material)
Deadline: Rolling — certification applications accepted year-round (Rolling)
How to Apply: Review OBP Certification Programme Overview at obpcert.org. Select appropriate standard for operations (collection, recycling, or both). Contact accredited certification body (Control Union, PT Qualitas Indonesia, etc.) for audit quotation. Complete audit and receive certificate. Market OBP-certified materials to brand buyers.
Target Region: Coastal areas within 50km of sea, with inadequate waste management — all coastal developing country operations
Contact: obpcert.org; certification@controlunion.com
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 20:43

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Collection operations within 50km of coastline in countries with poor waste management
Separate standard pathways for collection, recycling, neutralization

Constraints

Certification costs not publicly disclosed — audit fees apply
Standard revision before September 2026 may affect requirements

Summary

OBP Certification specifically targets plastic collected within 50km of coastlines where waste management is inadequate — the exact profile of your coastal collection operations in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India. The certification adds a premium label to your collected plastic material, increasing its sale price to brands and recyclers who want ocean-bound plastic in their products. Control Union (accredited VVB) is also a Verra VVB — combined audit may reduce costs. Four certification levels available (Collection org, Recycler, Neutralization provider, Producers/Users). Next major standard revision before September 2026 — opportunity to provide input via public consultation.

Historical Context

OBP Certification was developed by Zero Plastic Oceans (Brussels) and is audited by Control Union and other accredited bodies. The standard is recognised by major brands and many CSR programmes specifically require OBP-certified material. Next major standard revision before September 2026.

Why it was added

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