Waste & Pollution — Ocean Projects & Platforms
29 ocean projects and platforms working on waste & pollution across 16 countries.
Where are waste & pollution projects & platforms based?
Waste & Pollution Projects & Platforms
BluHope
United Kingdom · Waste/Pollution, Corals/Biodiversity, Education/Policy, Generalist
BluHope is an ocean awareness and action campaign focused on protecting the Coral Triangle and stopping plastic pollution. It brings together partners, webinars, films and educational activities to promote marine conservation, circular plastics solutions and public engagement.
World Ocean Day
USA · Education/Policy, Carbon/Climate, Corals/Biodiversity, Communities/Tourism, Waste/Pollution, Generalist
World Ocean Day is a global movement and year-round initiative that catalyzes collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate. It mobilizes youth leaders, organizations, and the public through campaigns, training, resources, events, and advocacy.
The Flipflopi Project
Kenya · Waste/Pollution, Energy/Maritime, Mangroves/Coastal, Communities/Tourism, Education/Policy
The Flipflopi Project is an East African movement that works to end single-use plastics and build circular economy solutions in shoreline communities. It combines community-led recycling, recycled-plastic boat and furniture manufacturing, education, and policy advocacy across coastal and lake regions.
World Ocean Initiative
United Kingdom · Education/Policy, Carbon/Climate, Corals/Biodiversity, Waste/Pollution, Energy/Maritime, Communities/Tourism, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Data/Tech, Mangroves/Coastal, Seaweeds/Algae, Generalist
World Ocean Initiative is an ocean-focused programme of Economist Impact that supports the development of a sustainable ocean economy through research, convening and knowledge-building. It addresses ocean challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and inclusive blue-economy development.
Arafura and Timor Seas Ecosystem Action (ATSEA)
Indonesia · Generalist, Waste/Pollution, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Education/Policy, Data/Tech, Carbon/Climate, Communities/Tourism
ATSEA is a regional marine conservation and governance program for the Arafura and Timor Seas. It coordinates action across Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste to reduce marine pollution, strengthen fisheries management, protect habitats and species, and support coastal communities.
International Ocean Station Network
Philippines · Education/Policy, Communities/Tourism, Waste/Pollution, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Seaweeds/Algae, Energy/Maritime, Data/Tech, Generalist
International Ocean Station Network is a community-led ocean initiative that engages youth, Indigenous coastal communities, fisherfolk, artists, and scientists in designing and building ocean stations. It combines ocean education, marine stewardship, creative prototyping, and community participation around coastal futures in the Philippines.
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners
USA · Generalist, Aquaculture/Fisheries, Corals/Biodiversity, Mangroves/Coastal, Waste/Pollution, Carbon/Climate, Data/Tech, Education/Policy
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners is an ocean-focused funding program that supports early-stage technologies addressing sustainable fisheries, ocean monitoring, habitat health, and marine ecosystem support. It helps scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and startups move promising marine technologies toward economic sustainability and global impact.
Clean Sounds Movement
Norway · Waste/Pollution, Education/Policy
Clean Sounds Movement is a global artist movement fighting plastic pollution through volunteer engagement and surprise live performances. It mobilizes artists and fans to support cleanups and raise awareness around plastic waste.