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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.
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.
Hundreds of Cape Coral volunteers packed a waterway cleanup event so full it sold out, pulling trash from Four Mile Cove to protect wildlife. One environmental biologist says the community spirit shows how individual actions create big change.
Over 290 volunteers have cleaned up nearly three tons of trash from Wilson's waterways since 2023, and the city's calling for more helpers this April. Registration is now open for the spring cleanup event that's made a visible difference across seven local sites.
Hundreds of volunteers will gather this September to protect Florida's waterways during the world's largest ocean cleanup effort. Melbourne's 41st annual event welcomes everyone from kayakers to families ready to make a difference.
Delaware's 39th annual Coastal Cleanup needs volunteers to help keep beaches and waterways pristine this September. For nearly four decades, thousands have pitched in to protect the First State's coastline. #
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.
Manila will receive advanced AI-powered interceptors in 2026 to catch plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its proven technology to one of Asia's most polluted waterways as part of a 30-city global initiative.
Melbourne, Florida is rallying volunteers for the 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup on September 19, joining a global movement to protect vulnerable waterways. The free three-hour event welcomes everyone from kayakers to families ready to make a difference.
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.
Real estate professionals across Florida rolled up their sleeves for a multi-week effort to clean and protect the state's waterways. Their volunteer work shows how community action can create real environmental change.
The Philippines is teaming up with The Ocean Cleanup to restore Manila Bay's polluted waters. The five-year partnership brings cutting-edge technology and proven methods to one of Southeast Asia's most iconic waterways.
Every electric vehicle tire sold by ERANGE now funds verified ocean cleanup work, and the partnership has already removed more than 160,000 pounds of plastic and trash from waterways. What started as a simple business idea has turned into a powerful way for everyday consumers to make a real environmental difference.
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.
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 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.
Volunteers in Charleston are tackling litter this Saturday as part of a nationwide push to collect 25 billion pieces of trash by July 4. The two-hour event protects local waterways and wildlife while celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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