Kodiak-based Ocean Plastics Recovery Project is on track to begin turning beach plastic into salable raw materials for recycling. Project founders are aiming to establish an Alaska Center for Marine
In June and July of this year, Andy Schroeder and Scott Farling of the Ocean Plastics Recovery Project (OPR) will conduct a massive cleanup of marine debris on the shorelines
Keeping plastics out of Alaska’s waterways and off of its beautiful beaches can begin with each person’s decision to use and dispose of plastic mindfully, as well as choose alternatives
The eighth annual North Carolina Marine Debris Symposium Feb. 10-12 is going virtual and global.
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is hosting the online symposium that offers a chance to collaborate, network and learn about marine debris research, policy, advocacy and more.
During the symposium, there will be a Global Circular Based Solutions Panel with Bonnie Monteleone of Plastic Ocean Project, Nina Butler with More Recycling and Scott Farling of Ocean Plastics Recovery Project, as well as discuss a bag ban versus a fee, and time to pitch ideas and unfunded projects that will be shared with potential funders and collaborators.
The full agenda is available online as well as a place to register and pay the $35 fee for nonmembers or $25 for members to attend.