There are several steps you can take to prevent plastic pollution, but some depend on recycling facilities in your area. Here are a few tips:
Spread awareness for plastic pollution
Organize beach, river bank or land cleanups
Reduce your use of disposable plastics (including microbeads in cosmetics)
Make sure you dispose of trash properly
Wash your synthetic clothing as little as possible
Reuse and recycle whenever possible
Support us financially with a donation or apply to The Ocean Cleanup to help us develop our system
Lobby to your (local) government