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A New Jersey community is rallying together to protect local waterways during their 20th annual stream cleanup event. Hundreds of volunteers will remove trash from the John Clyde Stream to improve water quality for the entire region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 2,000 volunteers just made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest multi-location river cleanup, pulling more than 100,000 pounds of trash from Milwaukee's waterways. The 31st annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper cleanup proves that when communities come together, extraordinary things happen.
Africa's telecom giant MTN just launched One TV, a streaming platform designed specifically for African viewers with pay-by-airtime and mobile money options. The service breaks down payment barriers that have kept millions from accessing digital entertainment.
Starting July 1, streaming platforms can no longer blast ads louder than shows in California, finally bringing the same protections TV viewers have enjoyed for years. Millions of frustrated viewers are about to get relief from jarring volume spikes during their favorite shows.
A Super Bowl champion is speaking up for football fans frustrated by rising game streaming prices. Steve Beuerlein called fan complaints about NFL viewing costs "very legitimate."
A new web browser is turning everyday internet use into ocean cleanup action. Wave Browser donates part of its revenue to remove plastic from waterways while helping users stay organized online.
A new web browser designed for gamers has already helped remove over 70,000 pounds of plastic from oceans, rivers, and coastlines this year. Every browsing session supports real cleanup crews working across the globe.
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 South Korean shipping company is expanding its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, helping remove 50,000 tons of plastic from the world's oceans since 2023. Half of the global camera network tracking ocean plastic now sits on Hyundai Glovis vessels.
Nigeria's largest city is bringing back a community cleanup program after nearly a decade to protect 15 million residents from devastating floods. Teams across Lagos are clearing drains and waste before the rainy season peaks.
Two donated trucks are helping remove 20,000 tons of plastic from Guatemalan rivers before it reaches the Caribbean Sea. The partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup is protecting marine life and coastal communities across Central America.
The Ocean Cleanup is launching a game-changing strategy this summer that uses AI and drones to find plastic hotspots in real time. It's like a weather forecast, but for tracking ocean trash.
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