Plastic Oceans Canada

Working together to end plastic pollution for the health of our oceans, and for you.

The Plastic Ocean Initiative

Providing education that inspires change through direct action, advocacy, and science innovation.

“One of the most important films of our time.”

Sir David Attenborough

ON THE PLASTIC OCEANS FILM

“Plastic Oceans deserves the support & participation of all hope to bequeath a livable world to future generations."

Noam Chomsky

ON PLASTIC OCEANS

“Man-made plastics are endangering our oceans and sea life. Please join me in supporting the efforts of Plastic Oceans."

Matthew Modine

WORDS OF INSPIRATION

BlueCommunities

Join us in creating 250 blue communities, 1,000 members and engage 10,000,000 people worldwide by the end of 2022.

canadian edition

Working alongside educators to engage students on circular economy solutions. Contact us for a care package and clean-up materials.

Check out our international efforts on this program.

How Education Encourages Action –
Our Student Outreach Program

Knowing exactly what the problem is helps breed inspiration and determination – especially in youth. Our outreach program ensures the facts are known and works towards building a common base line of understanding on climate and ocean science.

We visit schools throughout Canada to present the threats our oceans face, give youth the tools to take action, empower them to come up with their own solutions and give them reasons why there’s hope for our oceans if we take action now.

Despite the recent increase in awareness,
the average Canadian still uses annually

700

PLASTIC BAGS

720

single-use cups

1025

PLASTIC Bottles

730

straws

Sponsor Canada’s Shorelines

Every $25 protects 1 kilometer of Canada’s shores. Lakes, rivers, ocean…it’s all important.

Garbage on the side of the road will find its way to water, and all water runs to the ocean. Rivers are now the main running tap of plastic entering our oceans.

Plastic likes to travel – let's make sure it doesn’t get the chance. Eradicating plastic impact in Canada helps clean up the rest of the world. When you donate, your money goes towards:

Shoreline clean-ups, which are open to the public Help clean our shorelines

Education for communities and schools