Reusing 5% | Ocean Plastic Reduction:

• Reduces plastic waste entering the ocean by an estimated 150,000 tons annually.

• This reduction helps prevent the degradation of marine ecosystems and protects marine life, including endangered species affected by plastic pollution.

• Our goal is to secure 6% of the global aluminum can market by 2030, replacing 30 billion plastic lids and preventing at least 2,500 metric tons of microplastics from entering the environment.

• Studies show that one plastic bottle cap, when broken down, releases between 3,000 to 5,000 microplastic particles, contributing 0.08 grams of microplastics per cap. By eliminating 30 billion plastic lids, we prevent an estimated 2.4 trillion microplastic particles from contaminating oceans, soil, and drinking water—reducing the long-term accumulation of persistent plastic pollutants in marine ecosystems and the human food chain.

Reusing 5% | CO2 Emissions:

• Global transport is reduced by 4.8 million tons annually.

• This is equivalent to removing 930,000 cars from the road and also contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of ocean-going vessels.

• 1.33 million tons of CO2 emissions avoided annually, which is equivalent to removing 290,000 cars from the road for a year.

• This reduction helps mitigate climate change, which in turn slows the warming and acidification of the oceans.

Reusing 5% | Energy Savings:

• 3.89 billion kWh of energy saved annually.

• Enough energy to power 380,000 U.S. homes for a year, decreasing the need for fossil fuels and contributing to cleaner energy production, indirectly helping ocean health by reducing air pollution and climate change impacts.

• 1.17 billion kWh of energy saved annually from aluminum mining and recycling, equivalent to powering 105,000 U.S. homes for a year.

Reusing 5% | Beverage Waste Reduction:

• Billions of liters of beverage waste saved annually.

• This reduction in waste helps decrease the amount of single-use plastic containers and cans that end up in the ocean, preventing them from breaking down into harmful microplastics.

• Plastic bottles are a major contributor to microplastic pollution, with over 1 million plastic bottles purchased every minute globally, and less than 10% are effectively recycled. The rest end up in landfills, incinerators, or oceans, where they degrade into millions of microplastic fragments per bottle. By offering a fully recyclable, resealable aluminum alternative, Pop Top Lock directly reduces reliance on single-use plastic bottles.

• Unlike plastic, aluminum is infinitely recyclable, with nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced still in use today. A transition from plastic bottles to reusable and endlessly recyclable aluminum cans could eliminate millions of tons of plastic waste annually and drastically cut the estimated 1.5 million tons of microplastics that enter the ocean each year.

Reusing 5% | Aluminum Raw Mining:

• 277,500 tons of aluminum saved annually by reducing raw bauxite mining.

• This prevents further environmental degradation, preserving pristine landscapes and reducing pollution that could make its way into the ocean through runoff.

• Energy savings of 1.17 billion kWh annually, equivalent to powering 105,000 U.S. homes for a year, reducing the need for energy-intensive operations that contribute to ocean acidification.

Reusing 5% | Trash Collection Savings:

• $15 million in collection and disposal costs saved annually.

• With reduced waste being sent to landfills or incinerators, less plastic will escape into the ocean.

• Communities and businesses can reinvest savings into local environmental projects that help preserve ocean ecosystems.

Recycling Aluminum Savings:

• 492 billion kWh of energy saved annually by recycling aluminum.

• Equivalent to powering 2.2 million U.S. homes for a year, reducing the need for resource extraction, which helps reduce ocean pollution.

• CO2 emissions avoided: 4.3 million tons annually, equivalent to removing 930,000 cars from the road.

• Landfill waste reduced: 277,500 tons/year, preventing more plastic and aluminum from reaching landfills and ultimately the ocean.

• This is equivalent to preventing the release of 6.9 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions, protecting marine life from harmful pollution and reducing plastic waste in our oceans.