Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually

by Ocean Blue
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually
Mobilize 5,000 Volunteers at 200 Cleanups Annually

Summary

The Create a Cleanup campaign aims to mobilize 5,000 volunteers in 200 cleanups annually along U.S. coastlines and waterways with an end goal of recovering 1 million pounds of plastic from the ocean by 2025. Since the project began, Ocean Blue's volunteer-driven cleanups have recovered over 200,000 pounds of plastic to date-with over 82,000 pounds removed in 2019 alone. Our grassroots coalition includes community activists, youth programs, and partnerships with socially conscious businesses.

$75,000
total goal
$72,410
remaining
25
donors
0
monthly donors
1
fundraiser
3
years

Challenge

Each year, over 8 million tons of plastic flow into our ocean. Aquatic wildlife such as fish, whales, and sea turtles often ingest these pieces of debris, which they mistake for food or become entangled in them. Unlike organic material, plastics are not biodegradable but instead break down into tiny bits called microplastics which accumulate in the bodies of marine animals at every level of the food web-including the seafood we consume.

Solution

By mobilizing a boots-in-the-sand coalition of volunteers, local businesses, university clubs, and environmentally-conscious corporate partners, Ocean Blue Project's Create a Cleanup Program empowers community activists around the United States to participate in cleanup efforts to curb the flow of plastic into our oceans and waterways. As a challenge that must be addressed at both the grassroots and governmental levels, these cleanup efforts are a necessary component of the campaign to stem pla

Long-Term Impact

In addition to removing 1 million pounds of plastic from our oceans, we are using beach cleanups as a tool for engaging youth and teaching the next generation of community activists the importance of keeping ocean bound plastics out of our waterways and beaches. Secondly, we are collecting hard data with University researchers on the impacts of plastic pollution in various locales with the goal of inciting lasting policy reform related to how plastics are produced, consumed, and discarded.

Resources

Organization Information

Ocean Blue

Location: Corvallis, OR - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @GoOceanBlue
Project Leader:
Karisa Arterbury
Corvallis , OR United States
$2,590 raised of $75,000 goal
 
31 donations
$72,410 to go
Donate Now
lock
Donating through GlobalGiving is safe, secure, and easy with many payment options to choose from. View other ways to donate

Ocean Blue has earned this recognition on GlobalGiving:

Help raise money!

Support this important cause by creating a personalized fundraising page.

Start a Fundraiser

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.