Your donation helps us rid the world's oceans of plastic
... kg of trash removed, and counting
Give the
gift of impact
Honor someone special with a donation that helps rid the oceans of plastic.
You’ll receive printable gift templates and a shareable page to celebrate the impact made in their name.
FUNDRAISE TO CLEAN THE OCEANS
Raise funds for The Ocean Cleanup and inspire others to join you — whether through a birthday fundraiser, a challenge, a bake sale, a business fundraiser, or your own cleanup initiative. Whatever your idea, there’s a way to turn it into real impact for the oceans.
A word from the people behind the mission
See what our crew, donors and community members affected by our work have to say. As a supporter, you help us work towards cleaner oceans every day.
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Boyan Founder and CEO "The power of the crowd is what got The Ocean Cleanup off the ground in the beginning and has been essential to the success of our project ever since – thank you for sharing our goal of clean oceans. "
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Alain Brandeleer Fundraiser and supporter "Collaborating with The Ocean Cleanup has allowed me to move from a feeling of helplessness to the conviction that we can all take meaningful action. Thank you to The Ocean Cleanup for giving us hope again."
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Linda People Business Partner "Thanks to your support, we can attract and take care of the best people with the right skills to solve the challenge. Glad to play a role in this meaningful mission."
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Jocelyn Ortega Resident in El Quetzalito "I witnessed the positive impact since the barrier was deployed. In the past, the community wasn’t able to enjoy the nearby beach due to the volume of plastic littering the sand, but this has changed since the barrier became operational"
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Chris Senior Project Engineer "Deploying an Interceptor is a complex mission -combining technology, operations, plastic monitoring, stakeholder collaboration. Thank you for supporting us through these vital steps in our River Program."
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Linda McPhee Monthly donor "We support you for our grandchildren... they have a right to a better world."
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Angela Osorio Head of River Waste Management "Thanks to your support, we are able to find the best solutions to manage the waste responsibly. With our local partners, we choose processing options that fit each context. Your contribution strengthens local systems and creates lasting impact."
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Antonio Lopez Resident in El Quetzalito "I’ve seen our community work for nine years to clean the beach, only to face new waves of plastic each time. That’s why the deployment of Interceptor 021 was such a turning point - giving real hope for lasting restoration."
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Helen Plastic Lab Scientist "To effectively solve this problem, we need to understand it. Our research is at the forefront of plastic pollution science, and our insights are crucial for our cleanup. Thank you for helping us solve this problem."
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Ugo Monthly donor "This is what we have to do for our planet, support useful initiatives and bring hope to the people. Bravo!"
What you have helped achieve
Thanks to people like you, we have:
- Deployed cleanup systems in oceans and rivers around the world — removing plastic where it accumulates and stopping it before it reaches the sea.
- Published nearly 100 peer‑reviewed studies that shape global understanding and action on plastic pollution.
- Grown a mission‑driven team of 200+ engineers, scientists, operators, and partners dedicated to long‑term solutions.
- Reached millions worldwide with research, open data, and storytelling that highlight the urgency of the plastic pollution crisis.
- Removed over 50 million kilograms (110 million pounds) of plastic from oceans and rivers — and counting.
More Ways to Make an Impact
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Give By Bank Transfer Or Check
We also accept donations via check or wire/bank transfer.
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Tax Deductibility of Your Donation
Donors can give to two different charities, one in the Netherlands and the other in US. You can also donate stocks, crypto, DAFs and endowments.
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Corporate & Philanthropic Support
We partner with companies and philanthropists to help accelerate our mission through tailored financial or in-kind contributions.
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Double your impact
Your employer might have a matched-giving program that could allow you to double, or even triple, your donation impact together. Primarily for US-based donors.