Pro Ocean focuses on removing plastic and electronic waste from beaches, estuaries, and mangrove forests on Negros Island, Philippines. They combine this with local worker empowerment and environmental education for children. They collect 250-450 kg of waste daily, with a recycling rate of approximately 47%. Pro Ocean focuses on the local people rather than expensive technologies as they want to ensure a sustainable long-term impact on marine plastic reduction.
Allocated Budget
The total budget allocated for Pro Ocean’s project work and awareness-raising in 2023 is €107020.06
Implementation Duration
2019 - present
Pro Ocean is an international NGO dedicated to reducing marine plastic debris through hands-on cleanup efforts, public education, and community engagement in the Philippines.
Pro Ocean focuses on removing plastic and electronic waste from beaches, estuaries, and mangrove forests on Negros Island, Philippines. They combine this with local worker empowerment and environmental education for children. They collect 250-450 kg of waste daily, with a recycling rate of approximately 47%. Pro Ocean focuses on the local people rather than expensive technologies as they want to ensure a sustainable long-term impact on marine plastic reduction.
Allocated Budget
The total budget allocated for Pro Ocean’s project work and awareness-raising in 2023 is €107020.06
Implementation Duration
2019 - present
International Organisations and NGOs
Pro Ocean is an international NGO dedicated to reducing marine plastic debris through hands-on cleanup efforts, public education, and community engagement in the Philippines.
