FROM CLEANUP ACTION TO A GLOBAL MOVEMENT.
Foundation
THE STORY BEHIND MBRC THE OCEAN.
Plastic pollution is visible on beaches, coastlines and riverbanks around the world. MBRC THE OCEAN was created to turn concern into action — through cleanups, local structures, education and the development of recycled material streams where possible.
What started as cleanup action has grown into a movement that connects people, coastal communities, partners, materials and products. The Foundation is the heart of this story.
CLEAN. CREATE. EDUCATE.
Everything MBRC does is built around three connected pillars. Together, they describe how cleanup action becomes awareness, material potential and real-world products.
CLEAN
MBRC supports cleanup activities in coastal and vulnerable regions together with local communities, volunteers, collectors and partners.
CREATE
Where technically possible, suitable collected plastic is prepared for recycling and can become part of MBRC OCEANPLASTIC, MBRC OCEANYARN, Ocean Originals and selected product projects.
EDUCATE
Through campaigns, ambassadors, workshops and educational projects, MBRC raises awareness for plastic pollution and responsible action.
WATCH: MBRC INDONESIA
A short documentary about cleanup action, local communities and the people behind the impact.
LOCAL ACTION. GLOBAL NETWORK.
CLEANING HUBS
Our Cleaning Hubs support cleanup activities in coastal and vulnerable regions where plastic pollution remains a significant challenge.
Together, these hubs help organize collection activities, support communities and create the foundation for long-term impact.
250+
Cleaning
Hubs
Local cleanup structures supporting collection, sorting and documentation in coastal regions.
10,000+
Volunteers & Collectors
People around the world taking action through MBRC cleanups and local collection structures.
24
Countries &
Regions
Local cleanup structures supporting collection, sorting and documentation in coastal regions.
Transparent
Impact
Reporting
MBRC documents cleanup activities and is working on third-party verified reporting with external partners.
Diaporama
Events & Cleanup Movements
EVENTS THAT MOVE PEOPLE.
MBRC brings people together through local and international cleanup events. From large-scale cleanup movements to World Oceans Day actions and corporate cleanups, these moments create visibility, participation and documented action.
Europe’s Biggest
Cleanup
A large-scale cleanup movement bringing people, partners and communities together across Europe.
Africa’s Biggest
Cleanup
An international cleanup movement with local teams, volunteers and partners across several African countries.
World
Ocean Day
A global moment for ocean
awareness, campaigns and cleanup activations.
Local & Corporate Cleanups
Cleanup formats for communities, companies and partner activations.
MBRC AMBASSADORS
VOICES FOR THE OCEAN
MBRC ambassadors help bring the ocean story to new audiences. They support campaigns, events and awareness formats through their reach, credibility and personal commitment.
Hassan Beybe
Maldives
Julia Ritter
Germany
Alexander Stotz
Germany
ORGANIZATIONS & FRAMEWORKS
CONNECTED TO GLOBAL FRAMEWORKS AND INITIATIVES
MBRC supports selected international frameworks and initiatives related to ocean protection, plastic pollution and sustainable development.
Sustainable Development Goals
MBRC supports selected Sustainable Development Goals through cleanup action, education and circular material projects.
Selected SDG
Focus Areas
MBRC activities especially relate to SDG 4, 11, 12, 13 and 14 — from education and sustainable communities to responsible consumption, climate action and life below water.
UN Ocean Decade
Network
MBRC is a network partner of the German Committee of the UN Ocean Decade, supporting awareness and action for a healthier ocean.
Global Partnership on Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter
As part of GPML, MBRC connects with a global multi-stakeholder platform working to prevent marine litter and plastic pollution.
Listed on the United Nations SDG Partnerships Registry
MBRC the Ocean Cleaning Hub Indonesia is listed as a voluntary SDG partnership initiative by UN DESA.
MBRC FAMILY
ONE STORY. GROWING IMPACT.
MBRC THE OCEAN is the origin of a growing impact family. With MBRC THE CHILDREN and MBRC THE TREES, the movement expands from ocean protection into clean play spaces, education and nature-based projects.
REFERENCES
TRUSTED BY BRANDS, RETAILERS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Selected partners and projects that show how the MBRC story connects cleanup action, materials, products and campaigns.
SELECTED STORIES & HIGHLIGHTS.
Learning to Protect the Ocean Through Play
How a simple fishing game turns cleanup action into a playful learning moment Plastic pollution is one of the most visible environmental challenges of our time. It appears on beaches,...
Learning to Protect the Ocean Through Play
Learning to Protect the Ocean Through Play
BECOME PART OF THE MBRC STORY!
Whether you want to support cleanups, become an impact partner, use MBRC materials or create a product project — MBRC offers different ways to become part of a story that starts at the ocean.