How to get involved

Help clean the oceans

Fund the cleanup

Your support powers the work needed to remove plastic from oceans and rivers. Every donation makes a measurable impact on the amount of trash we can extract this year. Test our calculator on the donation page to find out what impact your donation can have.

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Your donation in action

Exponential impact

Thanks to the support of individuals, companies and governments around the world, we have been able to double the amount of trash removed every year for the last 3 years.

We aim to do even better in 2026. Let’s break records together?

Total amount of trash removed by The Ocean Cleanup over the years.
Total catch over the years

Other ways to help clean

  • Fundraise

    Fundraise

    Rally your network to raise funds for cleaner oceans.

    Start your own fundraiser
  • Donate as a gift

    Donate as a gift

    You can gift a donation to your loved ones.

    Gift a donation
  • Get merch

    Get merch

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

    Shop The Ocean Cleanup merch
  • Donate stock or crypto

    Donate stock or crypto

    You can also donate stock or crypto. A meaningful way to donate while getting tax benefits.

    Donate stocks
  • Become an on-ground volunteer

    Become an on-ground volunteer

    Whether it is a coastal sweep, a mangrove cleanup, awareness-raising campaigns, citizen science or other activities happening in the local region, you can become involved in the largest cleanup in history through our local partners.

    Sign up to volunteer
  • Become a Citizen Scientist
    Citizen Science app in use in Guatemala

    Become a Citizen Scientist

    Enrich data on plastic pollution to help provide input for cleanup activities. Download our citizen science app and start logging plastic you see either on your boat trip on the ocean or while standing by a river.

    Sign up to gather data

Get your company involved

Team up towards cleaner oceans

There are many ways for your company and employees to get involved in the cleanup: anything from multi-year partnerships, to one-off fundraising campaigns.

What role will your company play in the largest cleanup in history? 

See all options
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The band Coldplay is one of our partners. See all partners.

1% for the planet

Since 2026 this partnership is intended to advance our impact as well as involve more businesses in the environmental movement.

1% for the Planet is an accountability partner for businesses that are ready to reject business as usual and give back to impact partners making a difference around the globe.