Shopping! Social Enterprises that Reduce Plastic Pollution

Many social enterprises work to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean. Making conscientious purchases from companies that donate or help clean up our beaches can go a long way.

We have compiled some products and websites that work to keep our oceans free of plastic. This page is also meant to show that our everyday choices about what we buy can help with the very big issue of plastic pollution.

Pela

Creates phone cases that are 100% compostable and use plastic free packaging.

Washed Ashore

Hosts exhibits across the country with sculptures made entirely out of ocean debris. Click on the image to find an exhibit near you!

4Ocean Bracelet

"By purchasing this bracelet, you will remove one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines."

Ocean Sole Artwork

Made out of recycled flip flops and other materials found from ocean beach collections.

Loliware

Sells edible cups and straws, reducing the usage of plastic counterparts. Even the cups holder is compostable.

United by Blue

"For every product sold, United By Blue removes one pound of trash from our world's oceans and waterway"

Boxed Water

"We are 100% recyclable and ship flat to our regional filling locations; reducing our carbon footprint compared to plastic."

Pura Vida "For the Oceans" Bracelet

10% of profits are donated to the Oceanic Preservation Society

Blue Avocado

Uses reusable storage solutions to minimize the use of disposable bags and reduce waste.

Recover Brands

Sells clothing made out of 100% recycled material while using sustainable manufacturing methods.

West Paw

Sells pet beds made out of recycled plastic bottles.

Baggu

Creates reusable grocery bags that hold 2-3 plastic bags worth of items.

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