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Rob Ianelli

Rob Ianelli

Founder and President
Oceanworks

Rob Ianelli is founder & President of Oceanworks, the global marketplace for recycled ocean plastic products and materials.

Through the process of creating the world’s first ocean plastic sunglasses, Rob realized how hard it was to source ocean plastics and saw a larger opportunity to make sourcing of trusted ocean plastic materials simple, scalable, and accessible for all companies. Now, he leverages his experiences to help Fortune 500 companies successfully source recycled ocean plastic and integrate it into their supply chains.

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Materials & PackagingCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Why Collaboration Is Crucial for Plastics Industry Disruption
Why Collaboration Is Crucial for Plastics Industry Disruption
Published on September 29, 2020
About a 4 minute read

To date, plastic recycling has nibbled around the edges. Just like with the climate crisis — no single nation or company can fix our plastic pollution problem on its own; success will only be realized via coordinated efforts. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
What Is Ocean-Bound Plastic? And Does It Really Matter?
What Is Ocean-Bound Plastic? And Does It Really Matter?
Published on September 10, 2020
About a 5 minute read

To fully address the plastic waste challenge, it is urgent to capture as much of it as possible. Diverting ocean-bound plastics is a worthy cause, but it only scratches the surface of the broader challenge of mismanaged waste. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
The Business Case(s) for Blending Ocean Plastics
The Business Case(s) for Blending Ocean Plastics
Published on September 3, 2020
About a 5 minute read

Forging a path that recognizes both the importance of recycling and the specific needs of manufacturers will enlist far more companies into the world of recycled plastic. The key to this happy medium is blending. ... View More

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Supply ChainCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
New Innovations Simplify Ocean Plastic Supply Chain
New Innovations Simplify Ocean Plastic Supply Chain
Published on August 12, 2020
About a 5 minute read

Incorporating recycled ocean plastics into products is no longer a risky affair, and more brands are following in the footsteps of earlier pioneers to revolutionize their own product lines and story with these salvaged materials. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
How a Classic Brand Is Tackling the Marine Plastic Problem
How a Classic Brand Is Tackling the Marine Plastic Problem
Published on August 4, 2020
About a 3 minute read

Zipper giant YKK Group has used recycled PET yarns in the woven tape of its Natulon® zippers since 1994. But when it wanted to help address the challenge of ocean plastic, the company saw it as an opportunity to get creative. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
6 Tips for Avoiding Recycled Materials Supply Chain Disruptions
6 Tips for Avoiding Recycled Materials Supply Chain Disruptions
Published on July 29, 2020
About a 4 minute read

Don’t wait until a breakdown happens to explore alternatives. Start evaluating your supply chain today and expand your recycled plastic sources to keep things humming no matter what the world throws at you. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingMarketing & Communications
Recycled Plastic Certifications Are Stifling Innovation
Recycled Plastic Certifications Are Stifling Innovation
Published on July 15, 2020
About a 4 minute read

Recycled plastic certification makes sense. Manufacturers need confidence that the raw materials they’re acquiring meet their requirements and are truly recycled. But more certifications likely means higher costs and thus less recycled plastic. ... View More

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