About us
We are a group of Plastic Ocean Project volunteers dedicated to keeping our oceans healthy and clean of plastic pollution through regular cleanups, community outreach, and research! Join our group to learn about volunteer opportunities related to this issue in Wilmington and other southeastern North Carolina communities.
OUR MISSION
The Plastic Ocean Project is dedicated to the protection of human and environmental health by mitigating the plastic pollution crisis.
OUR VISION
We envision a world free from plastic pollution by empowering everyone to make more scientifically-informed choices for their health and the environment.
Upcoming events
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Red Shark Digital and J&J Tattoo Sustainable Summer Cleanup
Greenfield Park Rotary Garden, 1960 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington, NC, USPlastic Ocean Project is honored to partner with Red Shark Digital and J&J Tattoo for a public Sustainable Summer cleanup! Join our summer-long movement to reduce plastic pollution and make more sustainable choices while enjoying the sunshine.
Come help clean up Greenfield Lake!
Volunteers will meet at the Rotary Garden to pick up their supplies and receive instructions.
Trash collected from this cleanup will go towards Plastic Ocean Project's Trees4Trash program!
More information and to sign up: https://givebutter.com/2RTVS8### Where: Greenfield Rotary Garden
(1960 Amphitheater Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401)
### When: Saturday, August 29th from 10 am to 12 pm
### Important:
All clean up supplies (gloves, grabbers, safety vests, buckets and reusable bags) will be provided by Plastic Ocean Project.
Volunteers, please bring your reusable bottle and water!**A hard copy of the Liability waiver is REQUIRED to be signed in person before participating in the cleanup
Notice: Any volunteer under the age of 16 is REQUIRED to be accompanied by a legal guardian.8 attendees
Third Quarter Halyburton Park Cleanup 9.1.2026
Halyburton Park, 4099 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, USJoin us for our Third Quarter Halyburton Park Cleanup of 2026! Since 2019, 4,431 pounds of trash has been removed from around Halyburton Park. Earning 177 trees for Plastic Ocean Project's Trees4Trash initiative.
Where: Halyburton Park (4099 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC)
When: September 1st, from 3pm to 5pm
For more information and to signup, visit: https://givebutter.com/PZZFCXAll clean up supplies (gloves, grabbers, safety vests, buckets and reusable bags) will be provided by Plastic Ocean Project.
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Can't attend? Consider making a donation instead!5 attendees
September Adopt A Highway Cleanup
Cape Fear Catamarans, 2102 US-421, Wilmington, NC 28401, Wilmington, NC, USJoin us for our September Adopt A Highway and help cleanup along HWY 421 while celebrating National Cleanup Day!
Where: Cape Fear Catamarans
(2102 US-421, Wilmington, NC 28401)
When: Saturday, September 19th from 10 am to 12 pm
For more information and to signup, visit: https://givebutter.com/TCAUI0Since 2020, Plastic Ocean Project has removed 13,153 pounds of trash from this stretch of Highway 421, resulting in the planting of 526 trees through our Trees4Trash program.
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Can't attend? Consider making a donation instead!5 attendees
Past events
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