Plastic Removal

Please join Charged Marine as we do our part by volunteering or supporting the following organizations who are dedicated to removing plastics from oceans, lakes and rivers:

The Ocean Cleanup: Develops and deploys large-scale technologies to remove plastics from both rivers and oceans worldwide, aiming for a 90% reduction in floating ocean plastic by 2040.

Parley for the Oceans: Focuses on awareness, collaboration, and design solutions to reduce ocean plastics, working with companies to upcycle ocean plastic into new products.

Ocean Conservancy: Hosts the International Coastal Cleanup, a massive volunteer effort to remove trash from beaches and waterways around the world for over 30 years.

Surfrider Foundation: Grassroots network working for ocean, beach, and surf spot preservation, heavily involved in beach cleanups and plastic pollution initiatives.

Big Blue Ocean Cleanup: Conducts global beach and ocean cleanups, community outreach, and marine conservation support.

Ocean Blue Project: U.S.-based organization active in 15 states, engaging communities in river and ocean cleanups with a focus on microplastics recovery.

5 Gyres Institute: Dedicated to researching ocean plastic pollution and creating science-based solutions, especially focused on microplastics in the world’s gyres.

Plastic Bank: Empowers communities by purchasing plastic waste in coastal developing areas to keep plastics out of the ocean while providing economic opportunities.

#TeamSeas: A global campaign and coalition of organizations raising funds and awareness for large-scale removal of plastics from oceans, rivers, and beaches, with implementation partners like The Ocean Cleanup.

4Ocean: Funds ocean cleanup efforts globally through sales of bracelets made from recycled materials and runs frequent beach and coastline cleanups, with millions of pounds of waste removed so far. For profit but with the same mission. 

These organizations use a range of strategies, from direct removal and volunteer mobilization to research, advocacy, and innovations in recycled products—all united by the goal of keeping the oceans free from plastic pollution.

Thank you!

Charged Marine Team