Revolutionizing Sustainability: StokedPlastics® Turning Ocean Trash Into Performance Plastic Treasure, Using 10x More Recycled Plastic Than Traditional Methods
May 09 2024 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
StokedPlastics®, an award-winning pioneer in environmental
innovation, announces a groundbreaking solution to combat plastic
pollution. Founded by James Merrill, a former US Government
Contractor with extensive experience in impoverished communities
across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, StokedPlastics® is set to
transform plastic bottle pollution into valuable performance
plastic.
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Opolis Optics snow goggles, powered by
StokedPlastics, are made from ocean found water bottles. Each pair
contains 10 recycled water bottles. (Graphic: Business Wire)
StokedPlastic® sets a new standard with ten times more recycled
content than the industry norm. From adventure gear to luxury hard
goods, StokedPlastic® seamlessly integrates into manufacturing
processes, accelerating brands' environmental and ESG goals for
2025 and beyond.
With over 381 million tons of plastic waste produced annually
and a staggering 91% left unrecycled, StokedPlastics® introduces a
patent-pending performance plastic that incorporates over 25%
recycled plastic by weight—significantly higher than the 2-3%
utilized in conventional recycling methods.
StokedPlastic® pellets are crafted from recycled plastic water
bottles sourced from global recycling partners throughout Indonesia
and Asian coastline. These pellets boast superior durability,
flexibility, carbon efficiency, and circularity compared to
traditional injection-molded plastics.
As a testament to its efficacy, StokedPlastic® powers Opolis
Optics, the world's first fully sustainable eyewear company. From
frames to their microfiber cleaning cloths and pouches, every
component, excluding lenses, is crafted from recycled water
bottles, epitomizing circularity in production.
Recognized for its groundbreaking contributions, StokedPlastic®
has garnered acclaim in the Outdoor Industry, earning
sustainability and innovation awards. Merrill was featured on NPR's
How I Built This with Guy Raz with special guest mentor Gary
Erickson, founder of Clif Bar.
The StokedPlastics® team, comprised of experts in materials
science, scaling companies, luxury eyewear, international supply
chain management, and military veterans, is poised to drive
widespread adoption of this game-changing technology.
Merrill says, "We aim to clean up the oceans while showcasing
the game-changing potential of StokedPlastic®. If we’re going to
actually make an environmental dent, then we must hold ourselves to
a higher standard. For us, that’s positioning StokedPlastic® as the
gold standard as we continue to research and drive progress towards
incorporating 100% recycled water bottle content into every
product.”
About StokedPlastics®
StokedPlastics® is a leader in environmental and plastic
innovation, incorporating over 10 times more recycled content than
the industry standard. StokedPlastic® seamlessly integrates into
manufacturing practices with price parity to current recycled
material alternatives, facilitating easy brand adoption.
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James Merrill, info@opolisoptics.com