The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vast marine debris vortex, is being tackled by The Ocean Cleanup’s innovative technologies. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains.

Every year, more than 14 million tons of plastic pollute the ocean and threaten the life of various marine species. About 80 percent of all marine debris is plastic, which demonstrates the extent ...

A Holly Springs teen’s startup turns recycled bottles into swimwear and removes a pound of ocean plastic for every sale.

New research indicates there’s at least one strategy that works to curb an especially problematic and unnecessary form of ...

Some companies, like those involved in ocean plastic clean-up initiatives, have faced criticism for the high costs associated with these operations, which may not be sustainable in the long term.

New research shows shoreline litter in U.S. has been slashed by almost half since plastic bag bans have gone into effect.

KISSIMMEE, Florida (June 2025) – Today, Easy Foods announces their partnership with 4ocean to join the clean ocean movement ...

A new study from the University of Delaware and Columbia University looked at plastic bag bans and fees in jurisdictions across the United States to gauge their effectiveness. The researchers found ...

Scientists discover plastic-eating fungi that could help clean up world’s oceans. Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications ...

West Virginia is now the first location in the United States for a plastic conversion company. Clean-Seas is a company that ...