Plastic Ocean Project is...
A youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in 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.
Collaboration = Restoration
We’re all in this together. Collective action is essential to solving the plastic pollution crisis and restoring our oceans to optimal health. Plastic Ocean Project collaborates with community members, businesses, organizations, artists, and scientists to create exponential change.
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Students Taught
Scientific Research
Our Lab Director trains interns and students on using state of the art technology to study microplastics in the environment. We regularly collaborate with other labs and scientists to expand our research capability.
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Locations visited
Artistic Storytelling
Our ‘What Goes Around, Comes Around’ exhibit has traveled to over 52 locations in the U.S., collaborating with schools and organizations to create unique, mission-driven storytelling opportunities.
Join the Movement
Microplastics are now found in rain, soil, and human blood; and more plastic enters the ocean every year. Our work is more urgent than ever. You can make a transformative impact by supporting Plastic Ocean Project as a volunteer, a sponsor, or a member. Every effort, no matter how substantial, fuels our commitment to ridding the oceans of plastic pollution.
Memberships
Your membership directly supports our programs. Together, we can mitigate the plastic pollution crisis and advocate for change to protect our oceans.
