About us
We are a group of Plastic Ocean Project volunteers dedicated to keeping our oceans healthy and clean of plastic pollution through regular cleanups, community outreach, and research! Join our group to learn about volunteer opportunities related to this issue in Wilmington and other southeastern North Carolina communities.
OUR MISSION
The Plastic Ocean Project is dedicated to the protection of human and environmental health by mitigating the plastic pollution crisis.
OUR VISION
We envision a world free from plastic pollution by empowering everyone to make more scientifically-informed choices for their health and the environment.
Upcoming events
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Fifth Annual Trash'n Fash'n Show
Perennial Harbor, 1107 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC, USThis is Plastic Ocean Project's 5th Annual Trash'n Fash'n Show! This unique family friendly event helps bring awareness to the community about general waste habits specifically with the fashion industry. Designers of all ages will have the opportunity to model their fashions made out of repurposed materials like old fabrics, vintage clothing from thrift stores, plastics, and other single use materials.
Attendees and participants will enjoy an evening dedicated to fashion and sustainability!
🎶 Live music
🥂 Adult and Kid friendly beverages - Perennial Harbor
🛻 Food provided by Well-Fed ED
🎟️ Raffle Items
Purchase tickets and register here: https://givebutter.com/5thTnFn2 attendees
🌊 Join Us for the June Adopt A Highway Cleanup! 🌍
Location not specified yetCome help cleanup along HWY 421! This location is on the way to the New Hanover County Landfill and is in desperate need of a cleanup. When trash is not tied down properly, this can cause debris to be strewn on the road way. This is not only bad for the environment, but can also be a hazard for motorists.
Since 2020, Plastic Ocean Project has removed 13,058.5 pounds of trash from this stretch of Highway 421, resulting in the planting of 522 trees through our Trees4Trash program.### Where: Cape Fear Catamarans
(2102 US-421, Wilmington, NC 28401)
### When: Sunday, June 28th from 10 am to 12 pm
For more information and to signup, visit: https://givebutter.com/JQAYM5
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Can't attend? Consider making a donation instead!2 attendees
Past events
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