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Plastic Ocean Project is...
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a 501(c)3 non-profit based out of Wilmington, North Carolina. Our mission is to attain science-based solutions to the plastic pollution crisis that inspire all to make informed choices to improve human and environmental health.
We envision a world free of plastic pollution.
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Scientific Research
POP conducts scientific research to learn about plastic pollution, find solutions, and educate others.
Students Taughtthrough internships, UNCW work study, our marine debris course, and volunteerism
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Collaborative projectswith other nonprofits, businesses, university professors, and individuals
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Analytical instrumentssuch as the micro-FTIR, ATR, and Solar simulator
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Artistic Storytelling
POP works with storytellers, artists, writers, and film-makers to communicate issues to a wider audience.
Locations visitedwith our art installation, What Goes Around, Comes Around
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Designs Walkeddown the runway for our annual Trash'n Fash'n Show
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film festivalswhere our short film, 356 ,was shown
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collaborative solutions
POP works to implement science-based solutions through collaborations with fellow scientists, stakeholders, businesses, & political leaders.
pounds of trash removedfrom the environment through our Trees4Trash program
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Sustainable businessesthat are a part of our Ocean Friendly Establishments program
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Million Dollarsis the value of a healthy whale through the +Nature movement
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upcoming events
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