E.P.I.C. | Plastic Pollution Emergency Response™
E.P.I.C. | Plastic Pollution Emergency Response™
Ocean Legacy transforms ocean plastic pollution into innovative and successful plastic circular economy solutions—providing economic value while restoring and protecting marine ecosystems for generations to come… Ending ocean plastic pollution. This is our legacy.
1 - COLLECTED / COLLATED
-Plastic is collected from beaches and waterways.
2 - SORTED & SEPARATED
-Plastic is sorted & separated by resin type
3 - SHREDDED/GRANULATED
-Ocean plastic is shredded/granulated and broken down at our facility
4 - WASHED/PREPARED
-Plastic is washed and readied for extrusion/pelletization.
5 - EXTRUDED/PELLETIZED
- Plastic is pelletized and ready for manufacturing!
6 -REMANUFACTURED/RECLAIMED
- Plastic is made into new, durable products!
Ocean Legacy now offers affordable plastic melt flow and moisture testing at our facility. These services have been priced to support the production needs of local recyclers, startups and amateur material developers.
The Marine Plastic Management Program (MPMP) is an innovative initiative by Ocean Legacy that empowers businesses operating in the marine sector, and marine based industries to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their equipment and materials...
Buy Legacy Plastic™ lumber products, patio sets, hanging planters made of repurposed buoys, ocean plastic garden towers, compost buckets, soap dishes and more from our shop and support our EPIC efforts!
Legacy Plastic™ is transforming ocean, shoreline and marine industrial recovered plastics into a recycled plastic pellet. Used for things like durable plastic lumber for park benches and picnic tables...
Learn about the ocean plastic problem, how to change the world around you and how to make a difference in your community to end plastic pollution at EPIC Academy.... Free! Sponsored by TELUS...
Legacy Plastic™ is transforming ocean, shoreline and marine industrial recovered plastics into a recycled plastic pellet. Used for things like durable plastic lumber for park benches and picnic tables...
Ocean Legacy and our crew are passionately working to end ocean plastic pollution through supporting the Plastic Circular Economy with our EPIC Program. Educating, Creating Policy, Building Recycling Infrastructure and Cleaning up Plastic Pollution. Interested in supporting our circular economy solutions?
#livethewildpledge means pledging to pack out what you pack in, to reduce plastic pollution and trash in our natural environment. By taking The Wild Pledge, you join Ocean Legacy and partners in restoring marine habitats, safeguarding wildlife, while preserving the natural beauty...
LBS OF PLASTIC COLLECTED FROM CLEANUPS
The EPIC Program incorporates a four pillar hands-on approach to transform plastic pollution: EDUCATION, POLICY, INFRASTRUCTURE & CLEANUP.
Are you passionate about the environment, highly motivated and interested in making a meaningful impact? We are looking for hard-working people to join our Plastic Pollution Emergency Response Facility's crew that assists in managing incoming debris from the ocean, shoreline and marine industrial cleanups from the Pacific Northwest region.The work consists of processing marine debris such as rope, buoys, barrels, oyster baskets, and styrofoam through different stations. This position involves significant physical labour, standing and bending for long periods of time, and requires the ability to complete repetitive tasks, such as untangling and handling rope. The position requires the team member to follow standard operating procedures, adopt safe work practices and maintain a clean work environment in accordance with BC Occupational Health and Safety regulations.While most work activities are completed indoors, outdoor activities in any weather conditions are also part of the work environment. We frequently receive ocean-scented debris, so this job calls for a comfortable tolerance around strong smells and getting your hands (gloves) dirty when handling these materials.Start date: May 4, 2026Length of Contract: 8 weeksApply now: oceanlegacy.bamboohr.com/careers/44?source=aWQ9MTI%3D#SummerJobsBC #VancouverJobs #PlasticPollution #CleanOceans
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Plastic Product Ads (That No One Asked For) – Episode 6The net that never stops fishing. Introducing Lost Fishing Net™High performance. Zero control.Designed to catch fish, but when lost or discarded, these nets continue trapping marine life for years. This phenomenon, known as ghost fishing, makes lost nets one of the most harmful forms of marine debris.Built from durable synthetic materials, fishing nets can persist in the ocean for decades, drifting across ecosystems, damaging habitats, and entangling wildlife.Over time, they begin to break down into smaller plastic fragments, contributing to the growing issue of microplastic pollution.Behind the satire is a serious reality: some of the most effective tools we create can become some of the most destructive when they are not properly managed.Learn more:www.oceanlegacy.ca#plasticproductads #OceanLegacy #ghostgear #marinedebris #plasticpollution #circulareconomy
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The art of cleaning the coastlines!#plastic #plasticpollution #OceanLegacy #marinedebris #oceanconservation
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Have you started your spring planting already? Plant a seed with your purchase and help us continue with our mission by purchasing these amazing buoy planters and growing towers! Every single buoy has been collected from the coasts of British Columbia, but were upcycled to hang on your beautiful garden!!Get yours now as we have limited inventory!Pick yours up today or buy online at oceanlegacy.shopYou can also call us or email us to see the current options we have for you.
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Sometimes we may think that our actions have no impact, but the truth is that change doesn’t start with systems, it starts with people and individual action. Small actions lead to big impact:1. One signature → Policy momentumThe first signature we recovered for the Ghost Gear Fund reinstatement wasn’t just a name on paper. It was the beginning of collective pressure. One voice became many. And many voices began pushing policy back onto the agenda.2. One conversation → A community cleanup (Guatemala)In Guatemala, it started with one person inviting another. That person brought a friend, then full organizations, and suddenly, the river was no longer ignored. Many organizations came together to take of action, care, and restoration.3. One pickup → Tons of material collectedOne person picking up debris on a beach often sparks curiosity, and although it feels like there isn't much happening, piece by piece you can collect thousands or millions of pieces. We see it at every cleanup when we end up with hundreds of filled super sacks of material.4. One partnership → A global networkOne conversation with a partner can lead to a depot, a program, or a facility. But conversations with different people across the globe contribute to a global network of people who cares about our oceans and who collaborate together for the single mission to free them from plastic.5. One piece of plastic → A new resourceEvery item recovered has a choice: landfill or transformation. When collected, sorted, and recycled, that single piece becomes part of something new: proof that waste is not inevitable, and it can have a new life.We want to invite you to take action today, whether on your community, school, office, or at home. Every single thing you do has an impact, now is your time to determine how EPIC you want it to be.Learn more at oceanlegacy.ca#plasticpollutes #oceancleanup #takeaction #cleanoceans #ecology
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Plastic Product Ads (That No One Asked For) – Episode 5Built to survive the ocean. Not leave it. Introducing Fishing Rope™.Engineered for strength and designed to last, fishing rope is one of the most commonly recovered materials during shoreline cleanups. Made from durable synthetic plastics, it is built to withstand harsh marine conditions—but when lost or discarded, it can remain in the environment for decades.These materials can entangle marine wildlife, damage coastal ecosystems, and travel long distances across oceans. Over time, they begin to break down into smaller plastic fragments, contributing to microplastic pollution.Behind the satire is a serious reality: materials designed for durability can become long-term environmental hazards when they are not properly managed.Learn more:www.oceanlegacy.ca#plasticproductads #OceanLegacy #marinedebris #ghostgear #plasticpollution #circulareconomy
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How many tons of plastics are in the ocean and how did it all get there? Why is ocean plastic a global problem? What are some facts about plastic pollution in our oceans and on our shorelines? Are we eating Microplastics? How do microplastics affect our health? How does ocean plastic affect sea creatures? How should we deal with the recovered plastic from beach cleanups?
Transforming ocean plastic pollution into plastic circular economy solutions! Our EPIC program: Plastic Pollution Emergency Response™ consists of a 4-pillar approach to dealing with ocean plastics: Education, Policy, Infrastructure and Cleanup. Learn more about how you can get involved and help us transform, cleanup and prevent ocean plastic problems in the first place... Our solutions are developed to END ocean plastic pollution.
