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A grabber tool company is putting practical help directly into volunteers' hands just days before International Coastal Cleanup Day. More than 300 reaching tools are heading to four environmental groups working to clear beaches and waterways across the U.S.
Two space companies just announced the first commercial service to remove dangerous debris from Earth's orbit, protecting satellites and space stations. The cleanup missions could start as soon as 2027.
Tens of thousands of abandoned mines leak pollution across the American West, but a NASA satellite can now identify the worst offenders from orbit. The technology could save years of ground surveys and direct cleanup crews to the sites that need help most.
A California startup just proved spacecraft can meet up in orbit with incredible precision, bringing two dishwasher-sized vehicles within two football fields of each other. The demonstration unlocks new possibilities for satellite servicing, space debris cleanup, and deep space missions.
More than 50 beaches and waterways across Costa Rica will welcome volunteers this Saturday for the country's sixth National Ocean Cleanup. The effort combines environmental action with a celebration of 30 years protecting coastal ecosystems.
The Ocean Cleanup just had its biggest year yet, removing over 25 million kilograms of plastic from the world's waters in 2025. The Dutch nonprofit is now shifting strategy to stop pollution at its source before it ever reaches the ocean.
A 21-year-old college student in India spent months cleaning a polluted river by himself, dodging snakes and risking infections. His solo mission just earned him a job offer from the CEO of Ocean Cleanup, one of the world's leading environmental organizations.
After cleaning India's garbage-choked Ajnar River, young activist Bittu Tabahi caught the attention of The Ocean Cleanup CEO Boyan Slat, who offered him a job. Now the 21-year-old is planning his next river rescue mission.
Hundreds of volunteers across North Central Florida joined forces for a massive community cleanup, collecting everything from 800 cigarette butts to truck bumpers. The effort spanned three counties and brought neighbors together to beautify their home.
Dorchester County is recruiting volunteers for two free Ashley River cleanup events on September 19, part of South Carolina's largest single-day waterway cleanup. No kayak or water experience required.
Volunteers across Oregon and Southwest Washington will tackle litter from neighborhoods to beaches in a 10-day cleanup connecting inland communities to the ocean. SOLVE's annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup returns September 18-27, marking 40 years of protecting waterways.
A waste management company in Chennai has figured out how to make beach cleanups more effective by bringing local scrap dealers directly to the shore. The result? 20 to 30% less waste goes to landfills, and communities get paid for their cleanup efforts.
A South Korean shipping company has extended its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup through 2030, building on efforts that have already removed 50,000 tons of plastic from the world's waters. Their camera-equipped ships are mapping ocean trash to make cleanup faster and smarter.
LA County Beaches & Harbors is teaming up with Heal the Bay to rally volunteers for a family-friendly beach cleanup at Dockweiler Beach this September. This coastal cleanup day offers a simple way for families to protect ocean wildlife and create a cleaner shoreline together.
Two friends in Florence host biannual beach cleanups, collecting 20 pounds of microplastics each time to protect local wildlife while honoring their late friend's environmental legacy. The events bring volunteers together on National Coastal Cleanup Day to keep harmful plastics out of the ocean food chain.
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its high-tech river cleanup program to Manila, targeting plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. The Philippines contributes 0.75 million metric tons of mismanaged plastic to the ocean annually.
Skyroot Aerospace just made history by launching India's first privately built orbital rocket, achieving what even SpaceX couldn't do in three attempts. The successful mission makes India only the third country with private orbital launch capability.
This September, Santa Clara will join a worldwide movement that removed over 20 million pieces of trash from waterways in a single day. The city is hosting its own cleanup site as part of California Coastal Cleanup Day, an international effort to protect oceans and wildlife.
The Ocean Cleanup has pulled more than 45 million kilograms of plastic from oceans and rivers, the largest haul by any single project worldwide. The milestone proves cleanup technology works at scale, though it also shows just how much plastic still flows into our waters every day.
Racing sailors are becoming citizen scientists, using AI cameras to map plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The Ocean Cleanup is equipping Pacific Cup competitors with smart technology to detect debris and target future cleanup missions.
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