Clean-to-Earn

Clean-to-Earn: Transforming Waste into Opportunity

In Southeast Asia, which contributes over 36% of global marine plastic pollution [11], the crisis presents a unique opportunity: transforming environmental challenges into economic solutions through blockchain technology.

Ocean CleanFi: A New Economic Model - A Clean-to-Earn system that transforms traditional cleanup efforts into rewarding, sustainable employment:

• Direct crypto rewards for verified cleanup activities

• Regular income through documented impact

• Community-based cleanup teams

• Local leadership opportunities

Economic Impact In coastal communities where daily wages often fall below $7 [12], Ocean CleanFi offers:

• Stable income through environmental action

• Skills development and training

• Community economic empowerment

• Measurable environmental impact

Sustainable Revenue Model Revenue generated from cleaned ocean waste creates a self-sustaining cycle:

• Recycled material sales

• Upcycled product revenue

• Partnership program income

• Environmental credits/offsets

All revenue streams are directed to:

• Token buyback programs

• Expanding donation treasury

• Increasing cleanup rewards

• Strengthening token value

Innovation in Verification The Clean-to-Earn system ensures transparency through:

• Photo evidence verification

• Weight and volume tracking

• Location-based confirmation

• Community validation

This circular economic model ensures that every piece of waste removed from our oceans not only cleans the environment but also strengthens the entire ecosystem through increased token value and expanded donation capacity.