Organisations Who are Addressing Plastic Pollution

This is a selection of some of the organisations who are addressing the issue of plastic in the ocean.

Plastic Pollution Coalition

Focus: Raising awareness about plastic pollution and advocating for a reduction in plastic usage.
Activities: They organise campaigns, promote sustainable alternatives, and encourage individuals and businesses to take action.
Location: Based in the United States (Los Angeles, California)
Global Operation: Operates globally, with campaigns and partnerships worldwide.
Web Address: https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/

Ocean Conservancy

Focus: Protecting oceans and marine life from plastic pollution.
Activities: They lead beach cleanups, advocate for policy changes, and conduct research on the impacts of plastic waste on the marine environment.
Location: Based in the United States (Washington, D.C.)
Global Operation: Operates globally, with a focus on ocean conservation and plastic pollution in various regions.
Web Address: https://oceanconservancy.org/

5 Gyres

Focus: Researching and reducing plastic pollution in the world’s oceans.
Activities: They conduct scientific expeditions to study plastic accumulation and work to implement solutions to prevent plastic waste from entering the oceans.
Location: Based in the United States (Los Angeles, California)
Global Operation: Operates globally, conducting research and raising awareness about plastic pollution in oceans.
Web Address: https://www.5gyres.org/

Surfrider Foundation

Focus: Preserving and protecting coastal ecosystems from plastic pollution.
Activities: They organize beach cleanups, promote plastic-free initiatives, and advocate for sustainable coastal management.
Location: Based in the United States (San Clemente, California)
Global Operation: Operates globally, with chapters in multiple countries dedicated to coastal protection.
Web Address: https://www.surfrider.org/

The Last Plastic Straw

Focus: Eliminating single-use plastic straws to reduce plastic pollution.
Activities: They encourage businesses and individuals to stop using plastic straws and promote alternatives like reusable or biodegradable options.
Location: Based in the United States (California)
Global Operation: Operates globally, advocating for the reduction of single-use plastic straw usage worldwide.
Web Address: https://thelastplasticstraw.org/

The Ocean Cleanup

Focus: Developing technology to remove plastic waste from the oceans.
Activities: They design and deploy advanced systems to clean up plastic debris and prevent further pollution.
Location: Based in the Netherlands (Rotterdam)
Global Operation: Operates globally, with projects to clean up plastic waste from oceans around the world.
Web Address: https://theoceancleanup.com/

Plastic Oceans International

Focus: Educating people about the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment.
Activities: They produce documentaries and educational resources to raise awareness and promote behavior change.
Location: Based in the United States (Malibu, California)
Global Operation: Operates globally, with educational programs and advocacy campaigns.
Web Address: https://plasticoceans.org/

Break Free From Plastic

Focus: Advocating for a reduction in plastic production and promoting circular economy solutions.
Activities: They collaborate with various groups to challenge plastic pollution and hold corporations accountable.
Location: Global coordination with regional offices in various countries.
Global Operation: Operates globally, engaging in campaigns and collaborating with organizations worldwide.
Web Address: https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/

Greenpeace

Focus: Addressing environmental issues, including plastic pollution.
Activities: They campaign for reduced plastic usage, push for better waste management, and conduct research on plastic’s impact.
Location: Greenpeace has offices in multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and many others.
Global Operation: Operates globally, addressing plastic pollution and other environmental issues worldwide.
Web Address: https://www.greenpeace.org/

The Plastic Bank

- Focus: Fighting plastic pollution while reducing poverty.
- Activities: They incentivize plastic collection by offering rewards, helping reduce plastic waste and providing income opportunities for disadvantaged communities.
- Location: Based in Canada (Vancouver, British Columbia)
- Global Operation: Operates globally, establishing plastic collection centers in different countries.
- Web Address: https://plasticbank.com/

Surfers Against Sewage

Focus: Protecting coastlines from plastic pollution and promoting clean water.
Activities: They organize beach and river cleanups, raise awareness, and campaign for better environmental protection
Location: Based in the United Kingdom (St. Agnes, Cornwall)
Global Operation: Operates in the UK but collaborates with international organizations for global impact.
Web Address: https://www.sas.org.uk/

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Focus: Advancing the circular economy to reduce plastic waste.
Activities: They work with businesses and policymakers to develop strategies that minimize plastic usage and promote recycling.
Location: Based in the United Kingdom (Cowes, Isle of Wight)
Global Operation: Operates globally, promoting circular economy principles internationally.
Web Address: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/

Seabin Project

Focus: Collecting plastic and other debris from marinas and ports.
Activities: They design and install floating trash bins that filter water and collect waste to prevent marine pollution.
Location: Based in Australia (Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
Global Operation: Operates globally, installing Seabins in marinas and ports worldwide.
Web Address: https://www.seabinproject.com/

Clean Water Action

Focus: Addressing water pollution, including plastic waste.
Activities: They advocate for clean water policies, engage communities, and promote responsible waste management.
Location: Based in the United States (Washington, D.C.)
Global Operation: Although based in the US, they have international initiatives and collaborate on global water pollution issues.
Web Address: https://www.cleanwateraction.org/

Plastic Soup Foundation

Location: Based in the Netherlands (Amsterdam)
Global Operation: Operates globally, working to combat plastic pollution in water bodies worldwide.
Location: Based in the Netherlands (Amsterdam)
Global Operation: Operates globally, working to combat plastic pollution in water bodies worldwide.
Web Address: https://www.plasticsoupfoundation.org/

Please note that while these organisations have a local base in specific countries, they have a global reach and impact, collaborating and operating on a global scale to address plastic pollution.