Scientific Research

POP conducts scientific research to learn about plastic pollution, find solutions, and educate others.

Students Taught

through internships, UNCW work study, our marine debris course, and volunteerism

Collaborative projects

with other nonprofits, businesses, university professors, and individuals

Analytical instruments

such as the micro-FTIR, ATR, and Solar simulator

Artistic Storytelling

POP works with storytellers, artists, writers, and film-makers to communicate issues to a wider audience.

Locations visited

with our art installation, What Goes Around, Comes Around

Designs Walked

down the runway for our annual Trash'n Fash'n Show

film festivals

where our short film, 356 ,was shown

collaborative solutions

POP works to implement science-based solutions through collaborations with fellow scientists, stakeholders, businesses, & political leaders.

pounds of trash removed

from the environment through our Trees4Trash program

Sustainable businesses

that are a part of our Ocean Friendly Establishments program

Million Dollars

is the value of a healthy whale through the +Nature ​movement

upcoming events


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