The battle over plastics is not only about materials, bans or treaty language. It is also about who gets to frame the problem, who sits in the room when solutions are discussed, and whether public attention can be turned into forms of action that outlast the news cycle.

Plastic Oceans, originally recognised for its focus on plastic pollution, is moving towards a broader understanding of environmental challenges. Plastic remains one of the most visible signs of a deeper crisis, but it is no longer treated as an isolated issue. It is connected to production systems, waste management, urban planning, water security, marine protection, supply chains, public policy and economic behaviour.

Memories of the Earth, a collection born of consciousness and intimacy, is inspired by roots as silent witnesses to time, where denim, natural dyes, and sustainability become an honest way to create and understand fashion today.

I've been at Plastic Oceans for 5 months, and in that time, my internship has become, without exaggeration, one of the most enriching experiences I've had, contributing my little bit to our planet Earth. Not only because of the learning, but also because of the clarity with which we understood how the resources around us work, including fashion, which, like any industry, has a real responsibility to the planet.

Beyond the Fabric: Why We’re Telling This Story

In 2026, Trees & Seas is turning its lens toward fashion—not as a cycle of passing trends, but as a living system. Under the theme "Fabrics of Change: Fashion as a System," we are exploring how materials are sourced, how labor is organized, and how waste travels through land and sea.

Founded in 2005, SEEDS Iceland is a non-governmental, non-profit volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding and environmental awareness through nature conservation and social engagement. By collaborating with local communities, authorities, individuals, and other Icelandic associations, SEEDS develops projects that respond to real needs and create mutual benefit for volunteers, host communities, and Iceland as a whole.

Operating in a country facing ongoing social unrest, EcoFriends’ work takes on deeper meaning.

Ratification of the High Seas Treaty.

Imagine hosting a powerful environmental film screening, yet the room is filled with people who have little influence to carry the message forward. The result? Inspiration that fades, and missed opportunities for real change.

Even the most carefully planned programs can be disrupted by climate realities.

Mangroves. That most unique of ecologies, straddling water and land; a literal border between systems, generating its own along the way – semi-aquatic forests that consist mostly of submerged vegetation, generally existing on the boundaries of seas and other wetlands. 

The Swimmer is a short documentary from photographer Blaise Hayward. It profiles 90-year-old Walter Strohmayer and his relationship with the Ocean.

El pasado marzo de 2019, el Congreso de la CDMX modifico la Ley de Educación del Distrito Federal en materia ambienta....

Bruce Buttery, Director of Sea Change, Q & A. We recently sat down with Bruce to talk about his life in filmmaking and the documentary Sea Change.

In our continuing effort to provide educational resources on plastic pollution and sustainability, we thought we would address one of the most common questions we receive: Isn’t plastic all the same?

Creating a more sustainable holiday season is something we can all do with just a very small effort. Let's reduce the plastic waste.

Plastic Oceans, Oceana y grupo transversal de senadores y diputados presentan proyecto ley dirigida a plásticos en establecimientos que expenden alimentos

John McCarthy is a South African surfer, free diver, adventure guide and author. He is the subject of the award-winning short documentary, Sea Change.

Plastic Oceans International is proud to announce the addition of Sea Change, a short documentary, to its roster of films. Available free of charge.

The Portuguese Surf Film Festival has honored Eating Up Easter, with its Best Sustainability award, marking the European premiere of the film.

Plastic Hangover from TEDxASU. Plastic Ocean's Senior Scientific Advisor Charlie Rolsky in his TED Talk debut from March 2019.