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. 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!
LBS OF PLASTIC COLLECTED FROM CLEANUPS
The EPIC Program incorporates a four pillar hands-on approach to transform plastic pollution: EDUCATION, POLICY, INFRASTRUCTURE & CLEANUP.
Winter is over, and with it goes hibernation.As the days get longer and people head back outside, our coastlines see more activity, and more impact!Now is the time to be part of the solution. Every piece of plastic removed from the environment is one less threat to wildlife, one less fragment breaking down into microplastics, and one step closer to healthier ecosystems.Whether you're walking along a beach, a river, or your local park, bring a bag, take a moment, and leave it better than you found it. Or if you are in North Vancouver Island, #TakeTheWildPledge and reach out to get a tote bag and learn how to join this fast growing movement!Collective action is what drives real change, this spring, let’s turn time outside into impact.WAYS TO TAKE ACTION• Join or organize a local cleanup• Log your impact through #LiveTheWildPledge• Support responsible recycling by using Ocean Plastic Depots• Choose products made with recycled materials like Legacy Plastic™• Share and amplify solutions that drive change• Support our work: oceanlegacy.ca/donate#LiveTheWildPledge #OceanLegacy #BreakFreeFromPlastic #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution #ProtectOurOceans
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Plastic Product Ads (That No One Asked For) – Episode 3The takeout container rich in chemicals that never leaves.Introducing The Foam Food Container™: Convenience that lasts far longer than your meal, both in your body, and the ocean.Before you eat your food, Foam™ leaks additional chemicals in your food that will accumulate in your body, adding some additional taste to your yummy meals. Foam™ breaks into thousands of small pieces, making it one of the most difficult materials to remove from the environment. Once in the ocean, it spreads easily and persists, making sure that your investment is kept on this planet for centuries.Available in every ocean and water.Learn more at edu.oceanlegacy.ca#plasticpollution #OceanLegacy #marinedebris
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We are incredibly grateful to have been part of the conversations happening in Taiwan during the Indo-Pacific Marine Debris International Forum!Experiences like this remind us that addressing plastic pollution is truly a global effort, one that requires collaboration, shared knowledge, and trust across borders. From meaningful discussions to on-the-ground exchanges, this visit reinforced the importance of building systems that can be adapted and scaled worldwide.A heartfelt thank you to the Ocean Affairs Council, Taiwan, and to everyone who welcomed us so warmly, shared their insights, and created space for collaboration. The people we met, the ideas exchanged, and the momentum built will continue to shape how we move forward.We believe that lasting solutions come from connection, between communities, industries, and ecosystems. This experience in Taiwan is a powerful reminder that we are not working alone.We invite you to read more about this experience and the conversations shaping global ocean action here:oceanaffairs.substack.com/p/vol-38-ocean-legacyWe look forward to continuing this momentum and turning collaboration into action.#OceanLegacy #plasticpollution #GlobalCollaboration #CircularEconomy #OceanInnovation #marinedebris #sustainability #epicapproach
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These are some of the first photos of newly installed composting bins designed to help separate materials at the source and reduce contamination.On the ground, our team is working alongside our partners at Fundación Crecer, Haciendo eco, Rotary, and the Chinautla community to support implementation and ensure these systems are set up for long-term success.This is where real impact begins, at the point of separation. By improving how materials are sorted from the start, we can strengthen local waste systems, reduce leakage into the environment, and support more efficient pathways to proper end-of-life.We’re proud to be working hand-in-hand with the Pueblo Pocomam de Santa Cruz Chinautla and look forward to what comes next.#OceanLegacy #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #CommunityAction #EnvironmentalSolutions #Partnerships #Sustainability
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Water connects us all, but so does pollution.Today is World Water Day, a moment to reflect on the role water plays in sustaining life on our planet.But our waterways are under increasing pressure. Plastic pollution continues to flow from land into rivers and oceans, breaking down into microplastics that harm ecosystems and enter the water we rely on.We are working to break that cycle by recovering marine debris and transforming it into resources that stay in the circular economy.This World Water Day, take a step:Reduce. Support. Participate. Advocate. Water is life, and it’s worth protecting.#WorldWaterDay #WaterIsLife #PlasticPollution #OceanLegacy #BreakTheCycle #CircularEconomy #ProtectOurOceans #MarineDebris #Sustainability #ActNow
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What a day it was on the first day of this transformative cleanup! We are amazed by the amount of people and support that was shown in just the first few hours. Students, private companies, and community members gathered to help during this very hot and sunny day to retrieve tons of materials from the Rio de Chinautla. Thank you so much to everyone who is making this possible, including @Poqomam, @haciendoeco_gt, @theoceancleanup, @alianzamotagua, @RotaryInternational, and @nuevanarrativaguate, none of this would have been possible without you. Although we have made a lot of progress, it’s not the end yet, in fact, it is just the beginning! If you want to learn more about how to support this transformation, dm us or visit oceanlegacy.ca. #plasticpollution #oceanlegacy #marinedebris
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Our EPIC Mission is to End Ocean Plastic Pollution!
As a Canadian-based, international non-profit organization, founded in 2013, we are dedicated to ending ocean plastic pollution around the world. Our mission is to develop and implement international response programs that combat this critical challenge. We combine innovative technologies, education, and skills training to transform plastic pollution into economic value. Additionally, we collaborate closely with local communities, tailoring circular economy tools to prevent further plastic pollution and protect their unique environments.
Our vision is a world where oceans thrive, free from the devastating impacts of plastic pollution. We envision a planet working together to support the plastic circular economy where everyone, and everything, benefits. We believe in the power of collective action, empowering communities and individuals to be stewards of their marine environments while supporting and developing a sense of responsibility for leaving future generations a legacy of healthy, thriving ocean ecosystems and a plastic pollution free world.
Here at Ocean Legacy Foundation we are a diverse team, driven by a deep responsibility to protect our oceans for present and future generations. Our integrated approach, called EPIC, focuses on Education & Research, Policy & Advocacy, Infrastructure Development, and Cleanup & Restoration. Through EPIC, we aim to restore critical ecosystems, improve both human and wildlife health, and establish sustainable infrastructure and policies to prevent oceanic plastic pollution at its source.
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.
