RESOURCES
Like-minded people, brands and companies doing great things for our ocean.
BRANDS
Take 3 For The Sea
Take 3 for the Sea is an award-winning Australian charity on a mission to rid the oceans of plastic pollution. Join Us - #take3forthsea
Seabin Foundation
To improve the health of waterways, the ocean and everyone, with every Seabin catch. Seabin Foundation is committed to working with communities and with the data and science associated with Seabin Smart Technology to address the problem of ocean pollution, more specifically of plastics in the ocean.
AUSMAP
AUSMAP is the bridge between a massive problem and the solutions. It is designed to document and analyse microplastic pollution in Australian aquatic environments. The Total Environment Centre (TEC) and Macquarie University are the project leaders, working with a consortium of research, environment, education, government and sustainable business organisations.
Tangaroa Blue
Tangaroa Blue Foundation is an Australia-wide not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the removal and prevention of marine debris: one of the major environmental issues worldwide.
The Sydney Institute of Marine Science
The Sydney Institute of Marine Science is a collaborative research and training institute bringing together researchers from four NSW universities plus state and federal marine and environmental agencies.
5 Gyres: Science To Solutions
The 5 Gyres Institute (5 Gyres) is a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution, with more than 10 years of expertise in scientific research, engagement, and education. With the original goal to answer a few key scientific questions about ocean plastics, co-founders Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins led 19 research expeditions in all five subtropical gyres, as well as many of the world’s lakes and rivers. 5 Gyres continues to lead with scientific research to drive upstream solutions through education, advocacy, and community building.
HeapsGood Packaging
HeapsGood started out as a little Aussie company with a big mission: to make e-commerce sustainable. In a small living room in 2020 just as Melbourne went into lockdown, Adam and Ace began their packing business with a difference.
Hero Packaging
Created by Anaita and Vik, a husband and wife team from Sydney. We make Earth-saving, home-compostable, zero-waste packaging products that are also kinda cute. But don't let the cuteness fool you. Our company is serious about making a difference. We've been around since mid-2018 and have supplied tens of millions of home compostable mailers globally. We're a Certified B Corporation, Carbon Neutral, and our products are certified compostable to the highest global standards.
ARTICLES
How Coding Can Help To Clean Up Our Oceans
Despite the overwhelming magnitude of ocean pollution, it is not an unstoppable force. In fact, technology and coding are becoming crucial in the fight to restore the health of our oceans.
Coding is particularly important because it helps create and manage software that collects important data, automates processes, and enhances how machines and robots function—tools that are essential for cleaning and monitoring our oceans.
This article examines how coding and technology are essential allies in the global effort to clean up our oceans, emphasizing the need for ongoing innovation and collaboration in this field.
Water Contamination; PFAS
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of widely-used, man-made chemicals that are likely all around you. They are sometimes called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down, and they can accumulate in both the environment and the human body. Studies have found that PFAS may cause serious health problems, including cancer.
A Consumer’s Guide to Reducing Pollution
A surprising amount of pollution starts at home. The car you drive, the household and personal care products you buy, the chemicals and equipment you use to keep your lawn and garden in shape all contribute to water and air pollution. But there are consumer choices you can make that will reduce your environmental footprint.