Ending Ocean Plastic Pollution

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 ... See MoreSee Less

Our Co-Founder & Executive Director Chloé Dubois has just been featured in Open Oceans Global's last newsletters edition! Open Oceans is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the flow of plastic into the ocean by mapping plastic-polluted coastlines and linking them to their sources.

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We are honoured to have been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Canadian Federation of University Women's Community Grant in recognition of our work in Richmond, British Columbia, and beyond. This support helps strengthen our efforts to prevent plastic pollution, advance circular solutions, and protect our coastlines for future generations.

As a non-partisan, self-funded organization active since 1967, CFUW Richmond has a long-standing commitment to advancing the status of women and promoting human rights, public education, social justice, and peace through action, advocacy, and education. As part of the national Canadian Federation of University Women, their impact continues to resonate across communities.Thank you, CFUW Richmond, for believing in our mission and standing alongside us in creating lasting change. ... See MoreSee Less

Important conversations are continuing to take shape across the plastics space this month.

We were part of “Plastic Waste: The Next Steps Forward" in Vancouver, hosted by Zero Waste BC, Simon Fraser University, Recycling Council of B.C., and Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.What stood out most was the growing alignment around where efforts need to go next: prevention, stronger Extended Producer Responsibility systems, scaling reuse, and building a circular economy that actually functions in practice.These discussions matter, but what matters more is ensuring they translate into systems that can handle the realities of marine debris, complex material streams, and end-of-life management.That bridge between policy, innovation, and field experience is where real impact happens.We really appreciate being part of a space that brings those perspectives together!Photo credit: Lucas Harris#CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution #EPR #OceanProtection #Sustainability #MarineDebris #RecyclingSystems #PolicyAndPractice #ZeroWaste #SystemsChange ... See MoreSee Less