Clean Seaways

Clean Seaways offers standardized cleanup protocols designed around how waste moves through coastal and riverine environments. It helps groups identify priority zones—such as estuaries, drainage outlets, and tidal flats—where debris accumulates and poses the greatest ecological risk. This approach ensures cleanup efforts target the source pathways of ocean plastic before it disperses.

The protocol includes gear guidelines, waste sorting criteria, and data collection methods compatible with global microplastic and debris tracking initiatives. It emphasizes safety, accessibility, and inclusivity for volunteers of varied experience and mobility levels. Teams learn to distinguish marine debris types and categorize them for impact reporting and policy advocacy.

By aligning actions with hydrological boundaries and maritime jurisdiction lines, Clean Seaways enables consistent data aggregation and cross-region learning. It supports groups in documenting volume and type of waste removed, feeding into scientific assessments and informing upstream solutions. This creates a feedback loop that strengthens both on-the-ground action and systemic influence.