2021 NextWave Plastics Annual Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary

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Letter from the CEO of Lonely Whale

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2021 in Review

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Introduction

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New Member Companies

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New Product Use Cases Progress Toward Goal

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Network of Ocean-Bound Plastic Suppliers

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Framework for Socially Responsible Ocean-Bound Plastic Supply Chains

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Media Coverage & Award Recognition

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Looking to 2022

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Summary & Next Steps

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About NextWave

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About Member Companies

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About Lonely Whale

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW

+ 2,316 METRICS TONS OF PLASTIC DIVERTED FROM THE OCEAN IN 4 YEARS

EQUIVALENT TO OVER 257,000,000 WATER BOTTLES

+ 1 VISION

2 NEW MEMBER COMPANIES

INCREASE IN ANNUAL DIVERSION OVER 2020

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+ 3 IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS

6 KEY GOALS

3 AWARD WINS

25 RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS, ACROSS 21 COUNTRIES

26 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CREATION OF THE FRAMEWORK

JOINED THE GLOBAL PLASTIC ACTION PARTNERSHIP AS A MEMBER

PRODUCTS MADE WITH OCEAN-BOUND PLASTIC

= 1 FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE OCEAN-BOUND PLASTIC SUPPLY CHAINS

PARTNERED WITH THE INCUBATION NETWORK ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION

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LETTER FROM THE CEO OF LONELY WHALE O

ftentimes, we are captured by the big headline, the groundbreaking announcement, the visionary commitment, but the day to day progress and commitment to change can be difficult to track. Each new potential ocean-bound plastic supplier, each manufacturing challenge solved for, can seem dwarfed by the scale of the plastic pollution challenge.

Nobel Peace Prize recipient and human rights activist, Desmond Tutu, said “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” It is because of just that - the grit, determination, and tenacity of the teams at each of our member companies - that we keep making steady, measurable progress toward our goal. One thing is clear looking back on the past year - 2021 was a pivotal year for NextWave Plastics members. Together, members are reaching the scale and momentum that we had hoped would be possible when we launched in 2017.

This year, NextWave members collectively reached a 98% increase in annual diversion of ocean-bound plastic over 2020. They also demonstrated tremendous leadership when they turned the knowledge gained over the past four years of deep work building socially responsible ocean-bound plastic supply chains into a first-of-its-kind tool, the Framework for Socially Responsible Ocean-Bound Plastic Supply Chains. In doing so, they created a living set of open-sourced guidelines for members as well as other organizations that seek to address the same mission: to bring the people who make plastic collection and recycling possible to the center of this work.

by reaching incredible scale, with over 300 products on the market made with ocean-bound plastic. Our coalition is growing, as we welcome Shinola and Veritiv to the consortium as our newest members, and expand potential impact and innovation across lifestyle goods and packaging.

Today, we celebrate the four year anniversary of NextWave, and at the same time, we acknowledge we only have four more years to achieve our core commitment to divert 25,000 metric tons of ocean-bound plastic from entering the ocean. As we stand at the midway point of this journey, I say with extreme confidence that these companies have laid the groundwork for extraordinary accomplishments.

Looking to the next four years, we are focusing on fostering deeper partnerships, developing actionable tools, telling our stories to inspire and inform, and supporting the scale of material integration.

As always, I invite you to join us on this mission to keep plastic in the economy and out of the ocean. We’ve known it to be true since we established “cooperative”, “complementary”, and “collaborative” as core tenants of the founding principles of the NextWave Plastics Charter: We can’t solve this problem alone, but together we can change the world.

Sincerely, Dune Ives CEO, Lonely Whale

Herman Miller and Humanscale changed—once again— the landscape of office chair design and innovation with the launch of the Aeron and Liberty Ocean chairs, now made with ocean-bound plastic and reclaimed ocean plastic respectively. HP Inc. reinvented what is possible 2

2021 IN REVIEW

the social responsibility of specific supply sources, but saw the need for a tool that helps brands instill new and growing supply chains with social responsibility principles that address the needs of this particular industry. This led to the launch of the open-source Framework for Socially Responsible Ocean-Bound Plastic Supply Chains, which will guide members and others throughout the supply chain as we continue to grow and scale the market for recycled oceanbound plastic.

Introduction

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n the spirit of our central areas of focus—lead the movement, accelerate supplier development, break down key barriers, and nurture and develop our membership—NextWave Plastics members sought strategic actions within their own companies and together as a consortium to keep plastic in the economy and out of the ocean throughout 2021.

Through thought leadership, product innovation, collaboration, and ongoing commitment to sustainability, NextWave members are leading the movement to ensure plastic is no longer considered waste but a valuable raw material for the circular economy.

Continued efforts to invest in ocean-bound plastic supply chains and drive product innovation led to the launch of new products from the majority of the member companies this year, reaching the scale needed to propel us toward our collective goal of diverting 25,000 metric tons from en-

We also know that we cannot create change in isolation.

We must look to partners who can help realize our shared vision. That is why NextWave Plastics formally joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership as a member, put the Framework into action with The Incubation Network, and continuously looked to expand our network of partners tackling plastic pollution challenges.

tering the ocean by the end of 2025. This year alone, we prevented 959 metric tons from ever entering the ocean and gave it new life in over 337 premium products. So far, we’ve kept the equivalent of over 257 million water bottles out of the ocean, and with more products launched across a greater diversity of divisions, ocean-bound plastic continues to gain momentum across member company product offerings.

At the same time, we know that the livelihoods of workers involved in the informal collection of ocean-bound plastic is paramount to the development of sound, ethical supply chains. NextWave members have spent years championing 4

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NEW MEMBER COMPANIES T

We are thrilled to join NextWave Plastics and a collective of brands paving the way for new sustainable practices through the use of ocean-bound plastic. NextWave and its diverse global network of partners is at the forefront of merging product innovation, commerce and sustainability. Shinola is dedicated to not only leading in the evolution of transformative waste into qualitative products but also in corporate responsibility.

With the help of NextWave and its partners we hope to set the benchmark for luxury consumer products in the modern world.”

his year, we welcome Shinola and Veritiv to NextWave Plastics as our newest member companies.

Shinola, the Detroit-born brand operating at the intersection of design and function with enduring hand-crafted products, marks the second luxury goods retailer to join the NextWave consortium. In 2021, Shinola debuted its Detrola Sea Creatures Collection on World Oceans Day. As the brand’s first foray into recycled goods, each Sea Creatures watch features a case and strap crafted from #tide ocean material® granules and yarn, made from 100% oceanbound plastic waste.

Veritiv joins NextWave after years of work with founding member Dell Technologies on sustainable packaging solutions—including the IT industry’s first ocean-bound plastic packaging—contributing to Dell’s goal to use 100% recycled or renewable materials in its packaging by the year 2030.

As a NextWave member, Veritiv seeks to expand their use of recycled ocean-bound plastic to additional packaging applications and offer this sustainable material option to other customers seeking alternatives to virgin plastic packaging.

As our membership grows, we are bringing more industries and brands to the table to combat plastic pollution, drive innovation across new product types, expand thought leadership, and reach scale more quickly.

Brandon Little

Vice President of Product Design, Shinola

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We are excited to join the NextWave Plastics consortium. Together, we can help create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through the expertise of our diverse team. At Veritiv, sustainability is not simply a value-add or a premium solution. It is a core responsibility to collaborate with our customers and suppliers to offer and deliver sustainable and innovative solutions.”

Susan Salyer

Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Sustainability Officer, Veritiv 5

New Product Use Cases

No.1

HUMANSCALE LIBERTY OCEAN CHAIR

NEW PRODUCT USE CASES

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uilding on the success of their Smart Ocean chair, Humanscale designed a new version of the Liberty chair, each using two pounds of recycled fishing nets. As one of the first task chairs ever made from this material—Smart Ocean being the first—the manufacturing of Liberty Ocean directly supports clean oceans by utilizing abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing nets that damage delicate ecosystems and the marine life that inhabit them.

The Liberty Ocean chair is one of 26 Humanscale products, about 60% of sales, that are recognized by the International Living Future Institute’s Living Product Challenge (LPC) as certified climate, water, and energy positive.

“At Humanscale, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries on how plastics and other materials can be reimagined into beautiful ergonomic furniture that not only serve our consumers but our world at large. We look forward to releasing more net positive products on the market and ushering in a new era in manufacturing where sustainable action is integral.”

- Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer, Humanscale

Liberty Ocean

Chair

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New Product Use Cases

No.2

HP INC 300 PRODUCT MILESTONE H

P’s extensive efforts in Haiti, combined with an aggressive drive toward product innovation and sustainability, have led to significant increases in the incorporation of ocean-bound plastic across their product lines. As of 2021, HP has officially launched more than 300 products made with recycled ocean-bound plastic. From ink cartridges, to laptops, to soft goods - they are transforming products in every category.

So far, HP has used 2.86 million pounds of ocean-bound plastic in HP products—that’s about 102M plastic bottles— created more than 1,100 income opportunities and opened two tech-enabled learning centers in Haiti.

“This isn’t just about preventing plastic from going into the ocean and innovating new recycled materials, it’s equally critical to ensure we have lasting, positive impact on the livelihoods of people.”

Ellen Jackowski

Chief Impact Officer and Head of Sustainable Impact, HP Inc

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New Product Use Cases

No.3

Aeron

HERMAN MILLER AERON CHAIR

Chair

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he entire portfolio of Herman Miller Aeron Chairs was reengineered to contain mismanaged plastic found near waterways, including the addition of a new color, Onyx Ultra Matte, which contains up to 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg) of ocean-bound plastic waste per chair. These material changes in the Aeron Portfolio specifically are projected to save the ocean from over 150 tons of plastic annually equal to approximately 15 million single-use plastic water bottles.

Aeron is the latest in a growing list of products Herman Miller, part of the MillerKnoll collective, has reengineered using ocean-bound plastic. The effort also includes parts of the recently launched OE1 Workplace Collection, the Sayl Chair in Europe, utility trays as part of pedestal units, and its latest textile collection, Revenio, which is made of 100% recycled materials, including ocean-bound plastic. The company is also reducing its footprint by adding ocean-bound plastic to returnable shipping crates that send seating parts to and from suppliers and poly bags used to keep products safe during transit.

By integrating ocean-bound plastic into these products and packaging solutions, Herman Miller estimates a diversion of up to 234 metric tons of plastic from the ocean annually, equal to preventing close to 400,000 milk jugs or up to 23 million plastic bottles from entering the ocean.

“Every year, an estimated eight million tons of plastic enter the ocean. This is roughly equivalent to dumping a garbage truck full of plastic into the ocean every minute. We joined NextWave to play an active role in taking on the ocean plastic problem and cast a wide net for opportunities to incorporate ocean-bound plastic across our global

operations. We’re proud of the progress we’ve already made with packaging and textiles and are eager to continue doing our part in preventing harmful plastic from reaching our oceans by adding it to the iconic Aeron Chair.”

- Gabe Wing, Director of Sustainability, MillerKnoll 8

New Product Use Cases

No.4

ELECTRA PLASKET E

lectra, a Trek brand, launched the “Plasket,” a bike basket made with recycled ocean-bound plastic, which sold out on the first day it was offered. This new basket was designed to make two things extremely easy: carrying your goods when riding while also reducing your environmental impact. Each Plasket is made using one pound of ocean-bound plastic sourced from Oceanworks, offering consumers the chance to help clean up the world’s oceans with every purchase. The first production run of Electra’s Plasket will save 3,645 cubic feet of landfill space and 9 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

“We wanted to take a product that people use everyday and make it bike-friendly, all while helping our planet. Electra began as a beach cruiser company, but we’ve grown to be so much more than that.

However, our hearts remain at the beach, so we wanted to explore new ways to help keep our oceans and beaches clean.”

- Tanja Norris, Product Director, Electra

Plasket

Sea Creatures Detrola

New Product Use Cases

Watch

No.5

SHINOLA SEA CREATURES DETROLA WATCH M

eet the Sea Creatures Detrola. This watch’s case and strap is crafted from #tide ocean material® granules and yarn, made from 100% oceanbound plastic waste. The Sea Creatures Detrola marks Shinola’s first foray into the world of recycled goods. With a depth rating of 10 ATM, the watch features a 40mm ocean-bound plastic case with a stainless-steel core, Argonite 715 movement, bezel insert, and a woven strap also crafted from oceanbound plastic. To date, #tide has already saved more than 15 million plastic bottles from threatening the oceans.

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PROGRESS TOWARD GOAL I

n 2018, NextWave member companies set a collective commitment to divert a minimum of 25,000 metric tons of plastic from entering the ocean by the end of 2025, in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goal 14.1 which aims to reduce marine pollution from land-based activities.

Many of the member companies, such as HP Inc, Trek, Solgaard, Herman Miller and others are successfully integrating ocean-bound plastic across a diversity of product lines. This material is no longer in an experimental stage - it is a valuable resource for sustainable product development that also creates significant environmental and social impact.

“If we want the plastic waste issue to change, we need to have the patience and fortitude to be able to recognize that real systemic change takes time. It’s clear we are now ready to scale this solution to plastic waste.”

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2000 Total OBP Diversion (metric tons)

In 2021, NextWave members truly showcased the scalability of ocean-bound plastic supply chains. In doing so, they collectively diverted 959 metric tons of plastic from entering the ocean. This equates to a 98% increase over 2020 diversion, nearly doubling our impact from the previous year. Since 2017, we have collectively diverted a total of 2,316 metric tons of plastic from entering the ocean - equivalent to removing more than 257 million single-use plastic water bottles from the waste stream.

Total Ocean-Bound Plastic Diversion

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2021

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- Dune Ives, CEO, Lonely Whale

1357

2020

872

2019

588

2018

383

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NETWORK OF OCEAN-BOUND PLASTIC SUPPLIERS A

core element of achieving our 2025 goal is the development of a network of ocean-bound plastic suppliers. In doing so, we are demonstrating best-in-class development of a stable network of suppliers from which ocean-bound materials can be sourced and showcasing suppliers who are invested in the resilience of the communities from which this material is collected. As in previous years, NextWave Plastics members continue to deepen their commitment to existing suppliers and focus their attention on ensuring the commercial viability of ocean-bound plastic supply chains.

In 2021 we introduced the Supplier Dashboard for the use of our members, which includes a thorough review and presentation of data from 25 suppliers with collection across 21 countries. NextWave Plastics members are actively sourcing from 15 suppliers with collection across 14 countries.

DENMARK & SCANDINAVIA

SPAIN

CHINA MEXICO

TAIWAN

INDIA HAITI

GUATEMALA

THAILAND

HONDURAS COSTA RICA

VIETNAM

NIGERIA

PHILIPPINES

MALAYSIA KENYA

ECUADOR

INDONESIA

PERU

“We’re doing more than making an environmental impact. By working with coastal communities around the world to harvest ocean-bound plastic, we’re increasing demand, creating jobs, and boosting economies.”

Bob Teasley

CHILE

ARGENTINA

Director of Supply Management, MillerKnoll EXISTING SUPPLY (ACTIVELY SOURCING) KNOWN SUPPLY (POTENTIAL SUPPLY) 11

FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE OCEAN-BOUND PLASTIC SUPPLY CHAINS T

here are approximately 20 million waste pickers globally who manage 50-100% of waste in many cities, filling critical waste management gaps. In 2016, waste pickers were responsible for 60% of global recycling. Many ocean-bound plastic supply chains rely on informal workers to help collect material in places where it would not otherwise be collected or recycled.

NextWave Plastics member companies are committed to sourcing ocean-bound plastic that not only protects the ocean from plastic pollution, but also ensures that social responsibility protections within these innovative supply chains are inclusive of all the workers involved.

The Framework was built as a living document, which is meant to grow and evolve as we continue to learn more about best practices. Going forward, we will work to develop actionable tools to support implementation of the Framework guidelines and directly engage waste picker voices. As a first step in this journey, we have partnered with The Incubation Network as the first organization outside of NextWave Plastics to implement the Framework.

Through their Leakage and Livelihoods program, The Incubation Network will put the Framework principles into practice across seven programs addressing waste management challenges in Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.

For this reason, members of NextWave created the NextWave Plastics Framework For Socially Responsible OceanBound Plastic Supply Chains, which provides guidelines for brands and other organizations to ensure the social responsibility of all workers through to the point of collection by asking the right questions, enlisting the right partners, and seeking the best tools and information.

In pursuit of this vision, the Framework includes a roadmap that guides the user with a supply chain maturity map, success metrics, and a four-phase continuous improvement process. Twenty-six organizations participated in the development of the Framework, including NextWave member companies, advisors involved in document creation, and leading organizations who participated in a round of external expert review.

Human Rights and is guided by the principles of Protection and Inclusion for Waste Workers, and Increased Business Transparency.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PEER-TO-PEER MEMBER MEETING & SOCIAL IMPACT THEORY OF CHANGE In addition to prioritizing the social responsibility of supply chains, members are also concerned about the social conditions that exist in waste picker communities and areas most impacted by plastic pollution. In June, we hosted a peer-to-peer member meeting which brought together corporate social responsibility experts and social impact professionals from across the member companies to discuss this issue in greater depth. The group recognized the need to define common metrics to measure social impact.

In order to do so, we committed to creating a Social Impact Theory of Change that will inform social impact investments and actions by NextWave members going forward.

The theory of change and associated metrics will be a key part of our work in 2022.

Our vision is that ocean-bound plastic suppliers, the oceanbound plastic supply chain network and end users achieve safe working conditions, inclusion, and decent work and livelihoods for all individuals across the ocean-bound plastic supply chain and through to the collection level.1

1 This vision is grounded in the framing provided by the ILO Conventions and UN Universal Declaration of

Photo source: OceanCycle

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MEDIA COVERAGE & AWARD RECOGNITION waste and pollution, as well as transitioning governments, businesses and society towards a sustainable, circular economy for plastics. As a member, we can support the alignment of market-driven approaches with holistic waste management strategies that bring together governments, businesses, and communities to put an end to plastic pollution.

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he consortium’s thought leadership and member insights are sought after on the world stage.

In 2021, NextWave Plastics leadership and member company representatives spoke at the UN SDG Festival of Action, Sustainable Brands ‘21, the ASID Virtual Design Summit, the ICIS Recycling & Sustainability Virtual Conference, and more. NextWave Plastics was also featured in Forbes, Design Milk, Business of Home, Sustainable Brands, Plastics Today, and more, and member company experts spoke on the Fast Company World Changing Ideas Podcast, Waste 360 Podcast, and Hey Change! Podcast.

By telling our stories and building awareness, we seek to influence more brands, both across and within industries, and to inspire innovators to become involved in the oceanbound plastics discussion. We want to bring others along on our journey of learning, innovation, and collaboration.

In the same spirit of connectedness, Lonely Whale formally joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) as a member in 2021, primarily in its capacity as the convenor of NextWave Plastics. GPAP is the World Economic Forum’s platform for advancing progress in the fight against plastic

NextWave Plastics was also selected as the 2020 SDG Action Awards Winner in the “Connect” category. This award recognizes NextWave as one of the most transformative and impactful initiatives across the more than 2,000 applications received that is accelerating action toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Our members’ focus on the importance of these goals shines through every element of the initiative.

AWARD RECOGNITION FOR NEXTWAVE IN 2021

UN SDG Action Award, Connect Category

Business Intelligence, Sustainability Initiative of the Year

“I’d like to congratulate the collective of companies that operate as a network through the NextWave project. Your movement is going beyond a simple social responsibility action. It is establishing a new way of collaborating, boosting a powerful network of large companies to understand that the building of a better world needs to go in the opposite direction of traditional competition. The future is open source, the future is collaborative, and in order for the future we want to exist, we need to act now, and that you are already doing. Congratulations.”

Flora Bitancourt

Found and Co-President of Impact Beyond and UN SDG Action Award Judge

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LOOKING TO 2022 Inspire and inform through the production of case studies of NextWave member challenges, successes, and lessons learned

LEAD THE MOVEMENT

Expand utilization of the Framework for Social Responsibility through publication of a case study on implementation of the Framework by The Incubation Network in its Leakage & Livelihoods Program Convene a cross-industry summit for our 5-year anniversary to identify what is needed next to address the plastic pollution crisis and global waste management challenges beyond 2025

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s we look to the fifth year of NextWave Plastics, our primary focus is to continue to deepen our commitment to social responsibility and social impact while accelerating the movement to scale ocean-bound plastic recycling and integration.

To do this, we look to foster strategic partnerships, develop actionable and open-source tools, share lessons learned, and scale recycling systems change. Key strategic actions include All of these actions and more will allow us to continue our focus on scale, social impact, and implementation. The key to leading the movement toward better collection and recycling of ocean-bound plastic is to make it more intuitive for others to join this fight. We intend to do so by creating actionable tools, confronting the strongest barriers to success, and sharing our experience and lessons learned with each other and the world.

Establish a Social Impact Theory of Change

BREAK DOWN KEY BARRIERS & ACCELERATE SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

Develop social impact metrics to support communities engaged in or adjacent to ocean-bound plastic supply chains Create actionable and open-source tools to accompany the Framework for Social Responsibility Establish a new supplier code of conduct to strengthen the supplier network database available to members

Host a “member connect” meeting series to convene smaller groups to discuss common interests

NURTURE AND DEVELOP OUR MEMBERSHIP

Launch a supplier membership tier to engage ocean-bound plastic suppliers more directly in the cross-industry conversation Continue to strategically grow our existing network of NGO and academic partners to holistically support equitable, traceable, and ocean-bound plastic collection and science-based decision-making across all of our work Account for reductions in non-essential plastic use in member company operations and supply chains

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SUMMARY & NEXT STEPS N

ew challenges arise as ocean-bound plastic supply chains continue to evolve. We are committed to working closely with trusted partners, suppliers, waste pickers, and experts in key geographies to adjust our actions and respond positively and productively to the evolving plastic pollution challenge. We look to maximize our impact, and will do so by strengthening the work we have already done and continuing to advance the discussion in areas of need.

In NextWave’s fifth year, we aim to accelerate progress toward a future where ocean-bound plastic is a thing of the past.

“All members of the NextWave Plastics consortium are taking the necessary action - today - to make a positive impact for the ocean and for us all.”

Dune Ives

CEO, Lonely Whale

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ABOUT

NEXT WAVE PLASTICS A

collaborative and open-source initiative convening leading technology and consumer-focused companies to develop the first global network of ocean-bound plastic supply chains. Since its launch, NextWave member companies have been developing their product use cases to demonstrate the viability of integrating ocean-bound plastic found in areas such as Indonesia, Chile, Philippines, Cameroon, and Denmark, into their supply chains. Founded

by Dell Technologies and convened by Lonely Whale, current member companies include: CPI Card Group, Dell Technologies, Herman Miller, HP Inc, Humanscale, IKEA, Interface, Shinola, Solgaard, Trek Bicycle and Veritiv.

Each member company has committed to the following Ten Principles as the foundation for the practice of decreasing the volume of mismanaged plastic waste before it enters the ocean: transparent, open source, science-based, cooperative, complementary, beneficial, enduring, accountable, collaborative, competitive.

We define ocean-bound plastic as plastic that has not yet found its way into the ocean but is classified as “mismanaged waste.” That is, plastic that is not being collected, is not likely to be collected, and is found on the ground within 50km of a major waterway or coastal area. Due to the high rate of fishing gear abandonment, NextWave Plastics includes reclaimed used fishing gear in our definition of ocean-bound plastic eligible for use in member companies’ products.

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ABOUT

THE MEMBER COMPANIES

Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era. For more information visit www.delltechnologies.com.

IKEA offers well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. There are several companies with different owners, working under the IKEA Brand, all sharing the same vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943. For more information see about.ikea.com

CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI® helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. CPI has more than 20 years of experience in the payments market and is a trusted partner to financial institutions and payments services providers.

Serving customers from locations throughout the United States, CPI has a large network of high security facilities, each of which is registered as PCI compliant by one or more of the payment brands: Visa, Mastercard®, American Express® and Discover®. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.

Herman Miller is a globally recognized leader in design. Since its inception in 1905, the company’s innovative, problem-solving designs and furnishings have inspired the best in people. Herman Miller is guided by an enduring legacy of design, innovation, and social good. In 2021, Herman Miller and Knoll created MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. Learn more at https://www.hermanmiller.com/better-world/

HP Inc. is a technology company that believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions helps bring these ideas to life. Visit http://www.hp.com.

Humanscale leverages new technology and functional design to transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. As the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products, Humanscale improves the health and comfort of work life. Committed to making a net-positive impact on the earth as well as our customers, Humanscale offers award- winning products designed with a focus on function, simplicity and longevity. For more information, visit www.humanscale.com.

Interface Inc. is a global commercial flooring company specializing in carbon neutral carpet tile and resilient flooring as well as cradle-to-gate carbon negative carpet tile. We help our customers create high-performance interior spaces that support well-being, productivity, and creativity, as well as the sustainability of the planet. Our mission, Climate Take Back™, invites others to join us as we commit to running our business in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life. For additional information, visit www.interface.com and www.blog.interface.com. To learn more about our carbon negative products, visit www.interface.com/carbonnegative.

At Shinola, we’ve made a lasting commitment to making lasting things. Worldclass watches, beautiful leather goods, high-integrity audio, thoughtful gifts, and a hotel. If it’s made, we want to try to make it better. With relentless optimism, tenacity, humor, and humility, we help people shine in an understated way. Learn more at https://www.shinola.com/.

Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta and a Fortune 500® company, is a full-service provider of packaging, JanSan and hygiene products, services and solutions. Additionally, Veritiv provides print and publishing products, and logistics and supply chain management solutions. Serving customers in a wide range of industries both in North America and globally, Veritiv has distribution centers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers.

Learn more at https://www.veritivcorp.com/

Headquartered in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Trek Bicycle Corporation is a global leader in bicycle design and manufacturing. From the original hand-built steel touring frames introduced in 1976 to the revolutionary OCLV Carbon first introduced in 1992, Trek’s passion for innovation, quality, and performance leads the industry with next-generation thinking and cutting-edge technology. Learn more at www.trekbikes.com.

A design-driven sustainable premium lifestyle brand exploring for good, Solgaard optimizes life onthe-go while making a positive impact on the planet. Solgaard’s sustainable product portfolio includes luggage, backpacks, bags, luxury timepieces, and solar tech accessories. Founded in 2016 by Canadian-Norwegian entrepreneur, Adrian Solgaard, the company has prevented the equivalent of 22 million plastic bottles from entering the ocean since its inception. In 2019, Solgaard unveiled its award-winning proprietary fabric made from ocean-bound plastic, Shore-Tex™, recognized by Fast Company as a ‘World Changing Ideas’ 2020 finalist, and now used in all Solgaard bags and suitcases. In 2021, Solgaard debuted Shore-Plast, a high-impact durable material made from ocean-bound plastic in its HomeBase electronics collection. For every product sold, Solgaard pulls the equivalent of 229 ocean-bound plastic bottles. Learn more at www.solgaard.co.

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ABOUT

LONELY WHALE L

onely Whale is an award-winning incubator for courageous ideas that drive impactful market-based change on behalf of our ocean. Founded in December 2015 by Adrian Grenier and Lucy Sumner, Lonely Whale is inspired by the power of community to create the change needed to ensure a healthy planet.

Lonely Whale is working towards a new era of radical collaboration, together facilitating the creation of innovative ideas that push the boundary on current trends in technology, media and advocacy that positively impact the health of our ocean. The organization spearheaded the global Strawless Ocean movement, which permanently removes single-use plastic straws from establishments and markets, and NextWave Plastics, the first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains.

Lonely Whale’s work has been recognized by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas and Most Innovative Companies, the Shorty Awards, the ADDY Awards, the SEAL Awards, the P4G 2018 Circular Economy Award sponsored by the Danish Government, the HALO Awards, and more. In 2021, Lonely Whale joined the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), the World Economic Forum’s platform for advancing progress in the fight against plastic waste and pollution, as well as transitioning governments, businesses and society towards a sustainable, circular economy for plastics. Lonely Whale is a proud supporter of the UN Environment’s #CleanSeas campaign.

To learn more and support, visit www.lonelywhale.org or follow @LonelyWhale.

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