
BlueCommunities
BlueCommunities (BCs) are part of Plastic Ocean’s global network of grassroots organizations and businesses committed to continuously engaging stakeholders through film screenings and dialogues.
Plastic Ocean provides each BC with detailed dialogue analyses and evidence-based resources to support the BC’s work on circular economy transition.
Commitments
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Film Screenings
BCs host at least 6 film screenings per year. Each screening is carefully selected, building from the previous and allowing to dive deeper into community-specific issues.
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Dialogues
Each screening is followed by a dialogue, creating a space for stakeholders to engage in meaningful conversations about the film and naturally environmental issues that may be relevant for the community.
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Take Action
Plastic Oceans conducts a thorough analysis of the dialogues, identifying knowledge gaps and collaborative opportunities for action, specific to each community.
Explore BCs And Their Impact Around The World
Prestigious Journal Praises ‘A Plastic Ocean’
The Lancet is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical journals in the world. It recently reviewed the film 'A Plastic Ocean', offering praise.
Making a Difference
Tanglin Trust School in School hosts award winning documentary, A Plastic Ocean, featuring the director, Craig Leeson.
An Interview With A Plastic Ocean Director Craig Leeson
Craig Leeson is the director of the award-winning documentary 'A Plastic Ocean', which comes to us from the Plastic Oceans Foundation.
Vote YES on Proposition 67
Plastic Oceans Foundations supports the ban of plastic bags in California. We call on our of our California-based supporters to vote YES on proposition 67.
Professor Noam Chomsky Endorses Our Efforts
Noam Chomsky has endorsed the Plastic Oceans Foundation and their mission to reduce the 8 million tons of plastic that are reaching our oceans every year.
Earth Warriorz
Their goal is to contribute to a greener planet through climate education and by reducing the consumption of plastic toys.
Transformando Futuros
Transformando Futuros is an organization created to promote alliances and social transformation projects in Cantabria, as well as development cooperation initiatives with a special focus on Ecuador and other Latin American countries.
Ocean Missions
Their goal is to inspire people to take direct action for ocean conservation through a powerful combination of science, education, and adventure during seasonal research expeditions in Sub-Arctic and Arctic regions aboard the magnificent electric schooner Opal.
Clean Wave
Their goal is to engage communities in understanding and embracing their role in protecting and regenerating both the sea and the land.
BIOAGRADABLES
Their goal is to raise environmental awareness and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by organizing beach cleanups and delivering environmental education talks at both local and national levels.
Precious Plastic GC
Their goal is to inspire their community by showing that change is possible—offering recycling alternatives that give plastic waste a second life.
Worldwide Friends
Their goal is to promote nature protection, peace-oriented activities, friendship, and international understanding among people through international volunteer in conservation around Iceland.
Manica Youth Assembly
Activities include cleaning and greening Malawi’s environments, educational workshops and youth training, community support in livelihoods, food security, health and sanitation, disaster preparedness, gender empowerment, and education. They also organize charity events and volunteer initiatives.
We Clean We Green
Their goal is to empower young people through engaging in environmental activities, enabling them to meaningfully contribute to sustainable development and environmental restoration.
Clean Ocean Ghana
Their goal is to promote favorable climatic conditions by ensuring a sustainable and well-preserved coastal ecosystem through conscious advocacy, effective public education, and other climate action initiatives.
SeyNoPlastic
Their goal is to raise awareness about plastic pollution by engaging their communities with a positive message that encourages people to become better versions of themselves and make responsible choices.
EcoFriends
Their goal is to protect and preserve the environment through advocacy, education, and action, working towards a sustainable future for all.
Regular beach and river cleanups, tree planting, awareness campaigns, and school outreach programs.