Help clean the oceans

We aim to clean up 90% of floating ocean plastic pollution by 2040. As a non-profit foundation, we depend on people like you to help drive the mission and to join us in ocean plastic reduction by donating, partnering, or sharing the cleanup progress on social media. 

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Fund the cleanup

Play your part in the largest cleanup in history. Every donation, large or small, will help fund the ongoing cleaning operations in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch alongside interception in rivers around the world. 

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Become A Partner

Garbage in the ocean is a global problem, and nobody can solve it alone. We seek long-term and sustainable partnerships for the ambitious and long-term global mission for ocean plastic removal. What role will your company play in the largest cleanup in history? See who else is on board and get in touch. 

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  • Get updates

    Follow every step of the plastic waste cleanup and stay up to date with the latest news by subscribing to email updates.

  • Become A Citizen Scientist

    Enrich data on plastic pollution to help provide input for cleanup activities. Log the plastic you see in your nearby river or while at sea, with our app.

  • Represent the movement

    Get official The Ocean Cleanup t-shirts, tote bags, reusable bottles and more to spread awareness for cleaner oceans.

  • Join as institution

    Is your organization working on ocean plastic awareness, policies or cleanup? We collaborate with governments, institutions and like-minded organizations to provide data, research and guidance to policymakers seeking to tackle this global issue.

  • Join the crew

    Our crew is the heart of The Ocean Cleanup. We seek dedicated, focused and inventive minds to join the team to continue to bring this project to life. If you want to help clean our oceans, come aboard.

  • Get the facts

    How much single-use plastics and microplastics are there in the ocean? How can we stop ocean pollution? How much comes from rivers? What is the environmental impact on the marine ecosystems? How much plastic travels to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Ocean problems and solutions. Know more about our ocean cleaning robot. Learn the facts about ocean plastic pollution and understand our mission.

  • Give the gift of cleaner oceans

    Gift a donation in the name of a friend or family member for their birthday.

  • Raise Funds To Continue the Cleanup

    Rally your network to raise funds for cleaner oceans.