This Global Recycling Day, we’re championing repurposing and reusing working hand-in-hand to end plastic pollution.

But recycling isn’t just about tossing plastic in the right bin, it’s about rethinking waste entirely. Because the story doesn’t always end when we dispose of waste, it can be just the beginning.

So in this blog, join us as we explain the impact of recycling, share how we recycle at Ocean Bottle, and discuss the power of reusables to truly turn the tide on ocean plastic. 

Global Recycling Day reminds us of the crucial role recycling plays in preserving Earth’s finite resources. With that in mind, it’s a call to action for each of us to recycle more, and for businesses and political leaders to collaborate on accessible recycling infrastructure.

It’s also a chance to reframe waste. Because every plastic bottle, can or scrap has the potential to become something new too. It’s this resource mindset that will help us sail closer to a circular economy. 

To do our bit, we’re proud to support recycling efforts in three key ways…

1. We work with plastic collection partners in areas worst-affected by pollution around the world, using the funds from each Ocean Bottle order to collect 1,000 ocean-bound plastic bottles .
2. We fund the construction of waste recycling systems in regions without the infrastructure to help separate, process and recycle plastic waste.
3. We give the recycled material that’s collected a second life by using it in the base of each Ocean Bottle.

We give the recycled material that’s collected a second life by using it in the base of each Ocean Bottle.

While recycling is essential to remove and repurpose the plastic already heading for our ocean, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. To stop plastic pollution at the source, we have to say no to single-use. That’s where reusables (and you) come in…

Every one of us can have an unlimited impact on limiting waste by choosing to reuse. One of the easiest places to start is with your water bottle and coffee cup. Which is why Ocean Bottles, Cups and Flasks are designed to be refilled, reused (and loved) for a lifetime.

But it’s not just drinkware you can reuse. Whether it’s food packaging, shopping bags or cleaning products - aim to refill and reuse as much as you can this Global Recycling Day and beyond.

So together, we can turn the tide on ocean plastic.