•Exact identification of plastic litter spots;

•Ability to extract more plastic at a greater scale and higher speed;

•Generate an income stream for the collection and recycling partners;

•All parties involved from beginning to end of the chain will be aware as the plastic is transacted and handled from party to party at all times;

•The use of blockchain will enable full traceability (Chain of Custody) of the marine plastic and build consumer trust in new products made from reclaimed plastic;

•Removes the need for an auditor to supervise and validate the collection and recycling process;

•Reduces the costs and simplifies the procedures for demonstrating compliance;

•The sustainability efforts and performance can be shared with consumers in a trusted way.