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.
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