Your donation helps us rid the world's oceans of plastic
Give the
gift of impact
Honor someone special with a gift donation that advances our mission to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.
To make it official, you’ll receive gift templates to print, along with a dedicated webpage you can share to celebrate the donation made in their honor.
FUNDRAISE TO CLEAN THE OCEANS
Would you like to raise funds for The Ocean Cleanup? Together we can rid the world’s oceans of plastic.
With our dedicated fundraising platform, you can play a vital role in ridding the oceans of plastic waste while empowering others to join you.
Start a birthday fundraiser, a business fundraiser, a bake sale, challenge yourself to an activity goal, or start your own clean up initiative – the options are endless!
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
- Developed and operating cleanup systems in the ocean and in rivers across multiple countries, removing plastic from marine environments and intercepting it before it can reach the sea.
- Expanded scientific research, publishing over 100 peer-reviewed studies that advance global understanding of plastic pollution and guide effective action.
- Built a world-class team of 200+ engineers, scientists, operators, and partners working together on long-term solutions.
- Raised global awareness of the impact of plastic pollution and how plastic moves through rivers, coastlines, and seas — reaching millions through research, social media, and open data.
- Removed 45 million kilograms (100 million pounds) of plastic from oceans and rivers worldwide.
FAQs and Other Ways To Help
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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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Making Large Donations
We warmly welcome philanthropic individuals and corporations who wish to support our mission through substantial in-kind or monetary contributions.
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Change or cancel your recurring donation
To change or cancel your current donation, please use our contact form. Select 'Changing/Cancelling Donation' as the topic and follow the provided instructions.