Knowledge Bank | Plastic Units

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What are plastic credits?

Plastic credits are certified units representing one kilogram of plastic waste collected or diverted from the environment. This explainer covers how they work, who issues them, and why the voluntary market is projected to reach $5 billion by 2030.

4 min · 1 Jul 2025Read →

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Plastic neutrality vs. plastic-free

Plastic-free, plastic neutral, and plastic negative are distinct commitments with different implications for action, verification, and the legal claims brands can make. This explainer covers what each means, the regulatory landscape, and how to avoid greenwashing risk.

5 min · 15 Jun 2025Read →

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Ocean-bound plastic: the most valuable credit type

Ocean-bound plastic credits command prices 3–4x higher than land-based equivalents — but the label covers multiple competing definitions, certifiers, and verification models that buyers must understand before purchasing.

5 min · 10 May 2025Read →

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Plastic credit co-benefits: social impact and SDG alignment

Projects that deliver verified social co-benefits alongside plastic collection command significant price premiums and offer greater resilience to scrutiny. This article maps the SDG alignment framework, explains how co-benefits are measured, and identifies the verification standards that matter.

7 min · 10 Mar 2025Read →