Joel Tasche, CEO and co-founder of CleanHub, discusses the plastic pollution problem and the mission of CleanHub to stop plastic from getting into the oceans. He shares his personal connection to the ocean and his passion for surfing. The scale of plastic pollution is severe, with millions of tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. Plastic is present in all aspects of our lives, from the products we use to the food we consume. Recycling rates for plastic are low, with only 9% of plastic being recycled globally. CleanHub aims to address the problem by assigning value to non-recyclable plastic and partnering with brands to fund the collection and disposal of plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. Their goal is to become a global waste management network operating on high labor and environmental standards. CleanHub is a waste management platform that partners with brands to track and offset their plastic waste. They work with brands that prioritize sustainability and have a passion for the environment. CleanHub's model is scalable and can be implemented globally. They have projects in Asia, Africa, and South America. The motivation for brands to partner with CleanHub is their genuine interest in making a positive impact and supporting CleanHub's mission. CleanHub measures their impact by tracking the volume of waste managed through their platform, and they have seen significant growth in this metric. Their long-term goal is to establish CleanHub centers in pollution hotspots around the [email protected] The CleanHubhttps://www.cleanhub.com *** Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boo...⁠ License code: KNEWAGNV4JC9APVT

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