Ocean Plastic Bags: Certifications and Real Sources
Published: August 23, 2026 | 8 min read
'Ocean plastic' is a heavily-marketed term. Genuine ocean plastic supply comes from three streams: (1) Ghost Nets — abandoned fishing gear recovered by organizations like Bureo; (2) Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) — coastal waste at risk of entering the ocean, certified by Zero Plastic Oceans; (3) Coastal Cleanup — collected beach plastic. GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and OBP certifications verify the source; without them, claims are just marketing.
The Sustainable Bag Map
| Type | FOB Cost | Retail | Use | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRS-certified OBP pellets | Verified at-chain | $2.50-4.50/kg | 30-50% premium | Cert # on bag label |
| Ghost Net (Bureo, Neta) | Verified at-chain | $4.00-7.00/kg | 50-80% premium | Bureo/FTC cert |
| Beach cleanup (local) | Self-claim | $1.50-3.00/kg | 15-30% premium | No universal cert |
| Industrial regrind (post-industrial) | GRS-optional | $1.00-2.00/kg | 10-20% premium | GRS if requested |
Materials & Construction
MOQ and Pricing
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Quality Control
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