Tech Solutions Related To UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organization, designs and develops advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic by means of ocean cleanup systems and river interception solutions.

Blue Ocean Gear is start-up company based in Northern CA that provides technology solutions for IoT tracking on the ocean. We create high-tech buoys that can track gear in the marine environment, including detecting and locating lost or entangled fishing gear. These smart devices help fishermen save money while protecting the ocean environment.

4ocean is a mission-driven for-profit business, dedicated to removing trash from our oceans and coastlines while inspiring individuals to work together for cleaner oceans. We build an assortment of high quality, sustainably-made products that will help people reduce their dependence on single-use plastic, reuse the materials we collect from the ocean, and fund a worldwide ocean cleanup initiative.

Ocean Infinity is a pioneer of large scale marine robotic operations deploying robotic technologies to capture ocean data and deliver maritime solutions while minimizing our environmental footprint. We are building the world’s largest fleet of marine robotic vehicles, offering the safest and most sustainable operations the industry has ever seen enabling people and the planet to thrive.

Nautilus Labs is advancing the efficiency of ocean commerce through artificial intelligence. By partnering with Nautilus, ocean shipping leaders can maximize returns for every vessel and voyage while driving cross-team collaboration, greater transparency, and stronger accountability for their companies, shareholders, and the planet we all share.

Current Lab is an oceanography company specializing in high-resolution ocean modeling to support route optimization, marine mammal monitoring, environmental assessment, and more. Or hyper-detailed maps of ocean currents are available in our app on your phone, computer, or chartplotter, and can also be downloaded as GRIB files.

Plastic Bank empowers Ocean Stewards to stop ocean plastic. Our ethical collection communities exchange plastic for life-improving benefits. Exchanges are secured through a blockchain platform that enables traceable collection, secures income and verifies reporting. Collected material is processed into Social Plastic® feedstock for reuse in products and packaging.

Oceanworks® is the largest global marketplace for sustainable materials. We specialize in hard to access ocean and averted plastic and our portfolio is constantly expanding. Fueling this vision is an experienced global team. We’re a group of fast paced innovators, trained engineers, and creative thinkers committed to accelerating the transition to a world without plastic pollution.

OceanMind is a non-profit organization that powers marine enforcement and compliance to protect the ocean’s ability to provide for human wellbeing. Using satellites and artificial intelligence we help authorities enforce more effectively and industry work more responsibly.

Scrapo is the world's largest marketplace for trading recyclable plastics, working to reduce the amount of plastic in our landfills and oceans. We make it easy for buyers and sellers to instantly discover, negotiate and close deals. A seller can list their materials in the Scrapo app in seconds and receive bids from interested buyers from all across the globe.