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Assembly of Interceptor 021 barriers in El Quetzalito, Guatemala

Introducing Interceptor 021: Could this be the end of plastic pollution in an important part of the Western Caribbean?

The Ocean Cleanup is deploying an additional Interceptor in Guatemala’s Rio Motagua basin.

The #TeamSeas Campaign Has Successfully Concluded

We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the #TeamSeas campaign, a monumental effort in partnership with YouTubers Mark Rober and MrBeast. This initiative aimed to remove 30 million…

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The Ocean Cleanup and Coldplay Announce LP Made Using Plastic Intercepted in Guatemala

One of the biggest bands in the world joined the largest cleanup in history in 2021 – and have now announced their first collaborative product: a limited ‘Notebook Edition’ of…

General, Oceans

The Ocean Cleanup Streams Extraction #100 Live From The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The Ocean Cleanup has completed its 100th extraction of plastic trash from the Pacific Ocean – and for the first time ever, the entire operation was streamed worldwide, live and…

General, Global affairs

Updated Covenant: Dutch State To Provide Continuous Support To The Ocean Cleanup’s High Seas Activities

On 29 May 2024, we signed an amendment updating the covenant with the State of the Netherlands relating to the deployment of our cleanup system on the high seas, beyond…

General, Global affairs

Global Plastics Treaty: Why Legacy Plastic Cleanup Is Essential

Negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty continue this week in Ottawa, Canada. The Ocean Cleanup hopes for an ambitious treaty which addresses plastic pollution throughout its whole lifecycle, including legacy…

General, Oceans

The Ocean Cleanup Returns to Great Pacific Garbage Patch for Most Ambitious Year Yet

The Ocean Cleanup has returned to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch with an upgraded and optimized System 03.

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A New Way To Join The Mission: Fundraise To Help Clean Up

Discover a new way to support our cleanup efforts with the launch of our fundraising platform! Find the fundraiser that best suits you and begin your impactful journey.

General, Oceans

System 03: A Beginner’s Guide

This week, we deployed System 03 in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch for the first time. Nearly three times larger than our previous technology and capable of cleaning the area…

General, Oceans

What Jenny Taught Us: Lessons from System 002

On 21 August 2023, System 002 (or Jenny, as we call her) returned to port for the last time as we move to the larger and upgraded System 03. After…