OCEAN MATERIAL | MAY 1TH 2025 | 6 MIN #PictureTheProblem: How A Simple AI Tool Became a Global Call for Awareness 1. How did the idea come about? The idea behind #PictureTheProblem came from a simple but powerful question: How can we help people feel the urgency of today’s environmental crises? With our AI environmental

OCEAN MATERIAL | SEP 27TH 2023 | 2 MINS Coastal Plastic Collectors – the Unsung Heroes behind Coastal Plastic Collection In a world that’s waking up to the gravity of plastic pollution, let’s not forget the real champions working tirelessly on the frontlines. These forty-five incredible individuals are the unsung heroes behind coastal plastic collectors,

OCEAN MATERIAL | AUG 13TH 2023 | 8 MINS Plastic pollution myths & reality: Balancing sustainability and addressing pollution Since its introduction as a consumer material in the 1950s, plastic has transformed industries and individuals’ daily lives. However, more recently, its environmental impact and contribution to pollution have become particularly concerning. There are several proposals

OCEAN MATERIAL | JUL 21TH 2023 | 6 MINS Reduce Plastic Consumption: WHY NOT PLASTIC vs. NOTHING? In our pursuit of a sustainable economy, the challenges posed by plastic waste and responsible packaging practices have taken center stage. As we grapple with finding viable solutions, it is essential to face the reality that we cannot

OCEAN MATERIAL | APR 28TH 2023 | 3 MINS Coastal Plastic Asia: The True Heroes  In a world where plastic waste is causing devastating harm to our oceans and marine life, it is crucial to recognize the tireless efforts of those working to combat this global problem. Our Heroes series, which features several countries in

OCEAN MATERIAL | AUG 18TH 2022 | 6 MIN Empowering Communities to Recycle Ocean Plastic Waste “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin Ocean Material empowers consumers to learn the importance of recycling The Ocean Plastic Recycling Workshop is an interactive learning experience about

BY Ellie White | OCEAN GENERATION | MAR 28th 2019 | 4 MINS This article originally appeared on www.oceangeneration.org Breaking down the myths about plastic pollution There are many plastic pollution myths floating around out there. We are here to dispel the myths about plastic and provide the plastic pollution facts. 1. ‘There is a

OCEAN MATERIAL | NOV 1ST 2021 | 2 MIN No Oceans No Future Ocean plastic pollution has become a major threat to our ocean which are the most important ecosystem on our planet. Over 8 million tons of plastic end up in our ocean every year with an estimated total of 150 million tons currently

OCEAN MATERIAL | OCT 28TH 2021 | 2 MIN Our Vision: Plastic-Free Oceans Our team at the Ocean Material® Group has made cleaner oceans its business. A group of business professionals from very different walks of life found their common ground in doing business for the greater good. Our strategy is to connect and work

EARTH.ORG | JAN 12TH 2021 | 3 MINS 15 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste Plastic has become a huge part of our daily lives. While it no doubt makes our lives easier and more convenient in many ways, it has led to a tsunami of plastic waste that no one is quite sure what to