Our planet is drowning
in plastic pollution.
It is time for change.
Researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic has been produced since the early 1950s. About 60% has ended up in a landfill or the natural environment.
10 MIL.
Tons of plastic dumped in oceans annually
9%
Of all plastic gets recycled
1 MIL.
Marine animals killed every year
How Muave supports ocean protection.
Muave supports ocean protection through our partnership with Plastic Oceans International, a nonprofit organisation working to end plastic pollution and foster sustainable communities worldwide.
Every order helps us support work focused on education, advocacy, activism, science, and local action against plastic waste.
Stop the Plastic
Pollution Madness.
Just because we cannot reach zero in “zero waste” is no reason to take zero action. We need to slow the flow of plastic at its source, but we also need to improve the way we manage our plastic waste.
Plastic waste, whether in a river, an ocean, or on land, can persist in the environment for centuries. If current trends continue, our oceans could contain more plastic than fish by 2050.
"We need to act. And we need to act now."
It is one world.
And it is in our care.
For the first time in the history of humanity, for the first time in 500 million years, one species has the future in the palm of its hands.
Collectively, our actions can lead to a big impact in the fight against plastic pollution. Be part of the solution.
Things we do
for the planet.
Plastic Oceans International is a nonprofit organisation working to end plastic pollution and to foster sustainable communities worldwide. Operating with the belief that we can and must act at the local level in order to inspire and create change in consumer behaviour, corporate practices and government policy.
90
Operating countries
120
Beach cleanups
100,000
LBS. of plastic waste collected
Let us
turn the tide.
Our planet, our only home.
Ocean pollution is undeniably one of the most pressing issues of our time. The overwhelming amount of plastic in our waterways is polluting our beaches, choking our wildlife and contaminating our drinking water.
Through projects in education, advocacy, activism and science, Plastic Oceans International is engaging audiences and globalising local actions to help create a healthier and more equitable planet for all.
8 Things
You Can Do.
There are so many things you can do — from asking restaurants to stop using plastic straws, to bringing your own coffee mug to work, to pressuring local authorities to improve waste management.
How your tea helps the planet
No Plastic.
That is Fantastic.
Small changes, made collectively, lead to a big impact. Join the ritual of conscious consumption.