We need to stop the leak of plastic into our oceans! More than 800 species are known to be affected by marine plastic pollution, including all sea turtle species, more than 40 per cent of cetacean species, and 44 per cent of marine bird species.
Our mission to end plastic pollution doesn’t stop with Shoreline Cleanups, our other programs include:
Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup is a citizen science program, dedicated to the collection of shoreline
litter and litter data. Together we not only prevent the leak of plastic
litter into our Ocean but more importantly collect valuable litter
data that helps scientists, policy makers and
businesses take meaningful action to prevent harmful plastic
pollution.
Since launching in Canada in 1994, the shoreline
cleanup program has expanded across Canada and now into the United States. Over
the years our incredible volunteers have recorded
over 27,800 cleanups, collected over 2 million Kg of
litter, and cleaned over 44,262 km miles of shoreline. Thanks
to support from Tru Earth we are excited to be bringing our
successful Shoreline Cleanup program to America.
Ocean Wise is a globally focused conservation
organization on a mission to protect and restore the world’s oceans. Through
research, education, direct-action conservation and field projects, Ocean
Wise empowers communities to take action for ocean health. Ocean Wise
is focused on tackling three major ocean challenges: overfishing, ocean
pollution and climate change. The organization is headquartered in Vancouver,
British Columbia with staff and initiatives worldwide.
Tru Earth is both a leading eco-friendly household
product company and a movement (#TruEarthMovement™) committed to eliminating
plastic from landfills and oceans. In an inspiring union of great ecological
significance, Tru Earth has joined forces with Ocean Wise as the
founding partner of Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup. These
initiatives mark a huge step forward for Ocean Wise, Tru Earth and the fight
against plastic pollution.
