WHO
WHAT
BEACH BIN & BAG
VRIPAK
Annually, there are over seven billion tons of debris deposited on beaches around the world. The pollution of beaches negatively impacts the natural balance of costal ecosystems and the health of our oceans.
Plastic contributes to the bulk of the tons of discarded rubbish and washed-up debris. Reducing this pollution through beach clean-ups significantly helps allow our important coastal ecosystems to exist and thrive.
Inspired and actively engaged, Ocean Family Foundation has partnered with North Sails, the global leader in sailmaking, and Vripack, the innovative yacht design studio, to develop waste bins and bags from reclaimed sails specifically for beach cleanups.
Ocean Family Foundation, North Sails and Vripack actively promote beach cleanups among yacht owners and crew and with the Beach Bin And Bag initiative we heighten awareness of the amount of plastic waste on our shores that we can easily pick up and remove before it enters the ocean and our marine systems.
With this simple approach take the pledge here https://vripack.com/new-wave/beach-bin-and-bag/Β to receive the bags and be part of the solution!

BEACH CLEAN UPS WORLD WIDE
PROGRAMMES
Oceans Family Foundation are proud to support these programmes.
Read more on the projects Ocean Family Foundation sponsors by downloading our brochure here.
OCEANS WITHOUT
BORDERS
&Beyondβs Oceans Without Borders initiative, in partnership with Africa Foundation, expands their longstanding dedication to land and wildlife conservation to include the much needed protection and preservation of our oceans.
A PLASTIC
PLANET
A Plastic Planet is a goal campaign organisation . It was founded to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. We want to dramatically REDUCE the use of indestructible plastic that is destroying our oceans, our soils, our air and the health of future generations.
WORLDRISE
Worldrise is a non-profit organisation founded by young professionals able to create projects that unite environmental protection, creativity, and education.
CONNECT
POSITIVE NEWS ποΈ
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we`ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
- Barack Obama
The future won`t change unless we take action. We can`t afford to wait for someone else or a "perfect moment" β we are the change the world needs.
Here`s some of @onlyone Positive News weekly motivation. Let`s push forward.
#unitednations #onlyone #change #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #positivenews
Feb 4

POSITIVE NEWS ποΈ
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we`ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
- Barack Obama
The future won`t change unless we take action. We can`t afford to wait for someone else or a "perfect moment" β we are the change the world needs.
Here`s some of @onlyone Positive News weekly motivation. Let`s push forward.
#unitednations #onlyone #change #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #positivenews
OCEAN PROTECTION π
The high seas-waters beyond any country`s jurisdiction-cover nearly half our planet`s surface and particularly two-thirds of our ocean.
They`re some of the most biodiverse places on Earth and include key migratory routes for dolphins like this.
The only problem? Right now, only 1% are protected.
However, the recently adopted high seas treaty can change that. Once 60 countries ratify the treaty, it enters into force, enabling the creation and management of a network of marine protected areas on the high seas, safeguarding biodiversity, and paving the way for a healthier ocean.
This new international agreement is a critical step toward the goal of protecting 30% of our global ocean by 2030.
#HighSeas #BBNJ #30by30 #30x30 #HighSeasTreaty
#PewTrusts #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jan 27

OCEAN PROTECTION π
The high seas-waters beyond any country`s jurisdiction-cover nearly half our planet`s surface and particularly two-thirds of our ocean.
They`re some of the most biodiverse places on Earth and include key migratory routes for dolphins like this.
The only problem? Right now, only 1% are protected.
However, the recently adopted high seas treaty can change that. Once 60 countries ratify the treaty, it enters into force, enabling the creation and management of a network of marine protected areas on the high seas, safeguarding biodiversity, and paving the way for a healthier ocean.
This new international agreement is a critical step toward the goal of protecting 30% of our global ocean by 2030.
#HighSeas #BBNJ #30by30 #30x30 #HighSeasTreaty
#PewTrusts #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
PLASTIC FREE π
This is what`s possible when mankind works with Nature, not against her.
Today at Davos, NBCo launched its new fibre bottle - the world`s first scalable, viable, and beautifully designed bottle made from agricultural waste.
This innovation addresses one of the planet`s greatest challenges: plastic pollution. Every year, 600 billion plastic bottles are churned out, used fleetingly, and abandoned to persist in our environment for centuries.
NBCo`s innovation unlocks a new kind of experience, an on-the-go bottle designed to disappear.
The launch took place at the World Economic Forum during NBCo`s roundtable, "Competition vs Collaboration", held in partnership with @createplasticfree and Supreme Group.
The session examined the paradox where businesses acknowledge they cannot tackle the global meta-crisis alone, yet true collaboration remains elusive. Together, they explored how we can shift away from this status quo.
Learn more about NBCo here: https://nbco.world/
#createplasticfree #davos #aplasticplanet #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree #reuse #rebuild #recycle
Jan 21

PLASTIC FREE π
This is what`s possible when mankind works with Nature, not against her.
Today at Davos, NBCo launched its new fibre bottle - the world`s first scalable, viable, and beautifully designed bottle made from agricultural waste.
This innovation addresses one of the planet`s greatest challenges: plastic pollution. Every year, 600 billion plastic bottles are churned out, used fleetingly, and abandoned to persist in our environment for centuries.
NBCo`s innovation unlocks a new kind of experience, an on-the-go bottle designed to disappear.
The launch took place at the World Economic Forum during NBCo`s roundtable, "Competition vs Collaboration", held in partnership with @createplasticfree and Supreme Group.
The session examined the paradox where businesses acknowledge they cannot tackle the global meta-crisis alone, yet true collaboration remains elusive. Together, they explored how we can shift away from this status quo.
Learn more about NBCo here: https://nbco.world/
#createplasticfree #davos #aplasticplanet #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree #reuse #rebuild #recycle
BEACH CLEAN π§½
Please join @finalstrawfoundation for a beach clean at 10am - Midday on Saturday 18th January at Hill Head and Lee on Solent Beach.
Every bit of litter and rubbish we pick up makes a difference.
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your friendly dogs on leads too. The more the merrier.
The meeting point is at Monks Hill Car Park, Salterns Rd, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9NJ.
@finalstrawfoundation provide gloves, litter pickers, bags and buckets, but if you have any of your own of these that you would like to use please bring them.
Head to @finalstrawfoundation to find out more.
#beachclean #beachcleanup #finalstrawfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jan 14

BEACH CLEAN π§½
Please join @finalstrawfoundation for a beach clean at 10am - Midday on Saturday 18th January at Hill Head and Lee on Solent Beach.
Every bit of litter and rubbish we pick up makes a difference.
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your friendly dogs on leads too. The more the merrier.
The meeting point is at Monks Hill Car Park, Salterns Rd, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9NJ.
@finalstrawfoundation provide gloves, litter pickers, bags and buckets, but if you have any of your own of these that you would like to use please bring them.
Head to @finalstrawfoundation to find out more.
#beachclean #beachcleanup #finalstrawfoundation #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
WORLDRISE π
2024 marked a year of systemic changes, greater awareness, and impactful actions for the effective conservation of our seas withΒ @worldrise_official.Β
The team reached significant milestones, strengthening their commitment with new ideas, projects, and collaborations to make a sea of difference.
In 2025, Worldrise is ready to embrace new opportunities and tackle future challenges, always keeping the future of the sea and all of us at the core of its mission!
#worldrise #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanpositive #oceanawareness #newbeginnings #timeforchange
Jan 10

WORLDRISE π
2024 marked a year of systemic changes, greater awareness, and impactful actions for the effective conservation of our seas withΒ @worldrise_official.Β
The team reached significant milestones, strengthening their commitment with new ideas, projects, and collaborations to make a sea of difference.
In 2025, Worldrise is ready to embrace new opportunities and tackle future challenges, always keeping the future of the sea and all of us at the core of its mission!
#worldrise #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanpositive #oceanawareness #newbeginnings #timeforchange
NEW WEEK ποΈ
As we dive into the first new week of 2025 let @onlyone round up of positive Monday news inspire and unite us in the ongoing fight for ocean protection and climate justice.
#onlyone #newbeginnings #oceanfamilyfoundation #climatejustice #oceanprotection
Jan 6

NEW WEEK ποΈ
As we dive into the first new week of 2025 let @onlyone round up of positive Monday news inspire and unite us in the ongoing fight for ocean protection and climate justice.
#onlyone #newbeginnings #oceanfamilyfoundation #climatejustice #oceanprotection
NEW BEGINNINGS π
What a difference a year can make! @coralgardeners have made superb progress in coral restoration during 2024.
As we embark upon a new year, now is the time to take action and make a positive impact on ocean protection.
Wishing you all a very happy New Year π₯³.
#newbeginings #happynewyear #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jan 1

NEW BEGINNINGS π
What a difference a year can make! @coralgardeners have made superb progress in coral restoration during 2024.
As we embark upon a new year, now is the time to take action and make a positive impact on ocean protection.
Wishing you all a very happy New Year π₯³.
#newbeginings #happynewyear #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
MERRY CHRISTMAS π
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas π. A time to cherish those and the things we love the most, including Mother Natureβs greatest π of all, planet earth.
#seasonsgreetings #merrychristmas #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Dec 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS π
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas π. A time to cherish those and the things we love the most, including Mother Natureβs greatest π of all, planet earth.
#seasonsgreetings #merrychristmas #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
ECO CHRISTMAS π€Ά
We love this time of year, but unfortunately, there is a serious issue.
Over the holiday season, waste increases by 30%* including unused toys, food that hasn`t even been opened, and clothes worn to just one event!
While the statistics in these slides are specific to the UK, they mirror concerning consumption patterns throughout the Global North. If a single nation generates this much waste, the amount produced globally is simply terrifying!
Share these @trashheroworld facts so more people will think twice about their Christmas purchases, and comment below with your top tip to prevent waste.
#zerowastechristmas #toptips #saynotosingleuse #reduceplastic #facts #trashhero #oceanfamilyfoundation #ecochristmas
*gov.uk/government/news/24-ways-to-waste-not-this-
christmas
Dec 23

ECO CHRISTMAS π€Ά
We love this time of year, but unfortunately, there is a serious issue.
Over the holiday season, waste increases by 30%* including unused toys, food that hasn`t even been opened, and clothes worn to just one event!
While the statistics in these slides are specific to the UK, they mirror concerning consumption patterns throughout the Global North. If a single nation generates this much waste, the amount produced globally is simply terrifying!
Share these @trashheroworld facts so more people will think twice about their Christmas purchases, and comment below with your top tip to prevent waste.
#zerowastechristmas #toptips #saynotosingleuse #reduceplastic #facts #trashhero #oceanfamilyfoundation #ecochristmas
*gov.uk/government/news/24-ways-to-waste-not-this-
christmas
FIN EARTH π
This list is a who`s-who of climate mavericks.
Fin-Erth has launched its Women in Climate Awards and we`re buzzing that our co-founder @siansutherland is featured in the FMCG category among the many changemakers challenging the status quo.
As an entrepreneur, Sian has always been passionate about the role of industry for positive fast change and her inclusion in this category reflects this. It is time for ACTION and industry, when motivated, can move at incredible speed.
Congratulations to fellow climate doers including @dianaverdenieto @positiveluxury @jeannie.malone @vfcorp @juliajmarsh @swaythefuture Joanne Rodriguez @myocycle and Jennifer Patrick @patagonia
And @frederikkemagnussen, @createplasticfree / @aplasticplanet fearless co-founder who the team could do nothing without!
#createplasticfree #aplasticplanet #climatechange #oceanfamilyfoundation
Dec 18

FIN EARTH π
This list is a who`s-who of climate mavericks.
Fin-Erth has launched its Women in Climate Awards and we`re buzzing that our co-founder @siansutherland is featured in the FMCG category among the many changemakers challenging the status quo.
As an entrepreneur, Sian has always been passionate about the role of industry for positive fast change and her inclusion in this category reflects this. It is time for ACTION and industry, when motivated, can move at incredible speed.
Congratulations to fellow climate doers including @dianaverdenieto @positiveluxury @jeannie.malone @vfcorp @juliajmarsh @swaythefuture Joanne Rodriguez @myocycle and Jennifer Patrick @patagonia
And @frederikkemagnussen, @createplasticfree / @aplasticplanet fearless co-founder who the team could do nothing without!
#createplasticfree #aplasticplanet #climatechange #oceanfamilyfoundation
ECO FRIENDLY π
@finalstrawfoundation are inspiring all to utilise eco-friendly πβs this festive season.
Keen to reduce unnecessary waste and give a gift filled with care? Home baked π« bread biscuits always go down extremely well. Fun for kiddies and adults alike.
#ecogift #ecogifts #ecofriendly #ecochristmas #finalstrawfoundation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Dec 15

ECO FRIENDLY π
@finalstrawfoundation are inspiring all to utilise eco-friendly πβs this festive season.
Keen to reduce unnecessary waste and give a gift filled with care? Home baked π« bread biscuits always go down extremely well. Fun for kiddies and adults alike.
#ecogift #ecogifts #ecofriendly #ecochristmas #finalstrawfoundation #oceanfamilyfoundation
MNEMBA ISLAND ποΈ
Echo lesson on Mnemba Island!
Guided by Mnemba Island Wild Impact Team, from learning about marine ecosystems to understanding the importance of ocean conservation, this experience was both educational and inspiring.
The highlight? A visit to the @oceanswithoutborders Discovery Centre, which not only teaches the value of our oceans but also empowers the next generation to take an active role in protecting these treasures.
Ending with a hands-on snorkel adventure where they witnessed the underwater beauty of Mnemba`s pristine marine life!
Together, they are fostering a future where people and nature thrive in harmony
#WildImpact #Earth #Wildlife #Humankind #corals #coralreefs #reefs #tanzania #mnemba #EchoLessons #MnembaReopening #ConservationInAction #UnderwaterLearning" #LearningInParadise"
#EchoExperience #OceansWithoutBorders #Mnembalsland #ConservationEducation
#ProtectOurPlanet #MarineDiscovery #Empowering #oceanfamilyfoundation
Dec 11

MNEMBA ISLAND ποΈ
Echo lesson on Mnemba Island!
Guided by Mnemba Island Wild Impact Team, from learning about marine ecosystems to understanding the importance of ocean conservation, this experience was both educational and inspiring.
The highlight? A visit to the @oceanswithoutborders Discovery Centre, which not only teaches the value of our oceans but also empowers the next generation to take an active role in protecting these treasures.
Ending with a hands-on snorkel adventure where they witnessed the underwater beauty of Mnemba`s pristine marine life!
Together, they are fostering a future where people and nature thrive in harmony
#WildImpact #Earth #Wildlife #Humankind #corals #coralreefs #reefs #tanzania #mnemba #EchoLessons #MnembaReopening #ConservationInAction #UnderwaterLearning" #LearningInParadise"
#EchoExperience #OceansWithoutBorders #Mnembalsland #ConservationEducation
#ProtectOurPlanet #MarineDiscovery #Empowering #oceanfamilyfoundation
WORLD WILDLIFE π
Letβs celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day!
Itβs the perfect time to think about how we can all contribute to protecting our planet and the incredible creatures that call it home.
πΈ @olirileyphotography
#worldwildlifeconservationday #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #protecttheocean
Dec 4

WORLD WILDLIFE π
Letβs celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day!
Itβs the perfect time to think about how we can all contribute to protecting our planet and the incredible creatures that call it home.
πΈ @olirileyphotography
#worldwildlifeconservationday #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #protecttheocean
A PLASTIC PLANET π
Big Oil must be dancing with joy that the UN Plastics Treaty has failed. But it`s not all bad news.
On Sunday, we witnessed the collapse of two years of negotiations. The International Negotiating Committee were unable to agree on a final, legally binding Global Plastics Treaty and no date has been set for resuming these talks yet.
Petro-states, supported by 220 industry lobbyists, blocked a cap on plastic production and rejected a majority-vote decision-making process. Instead, they pushed hard to frame recycling as "a better way to end pollution."
Co-founder of @aplasticplanet Sian Sutherland, says:
"The plastics industry threw everything possible at these negotiations to derail them - hundreds of lobbyists; expensive ad campaigns; buckets of misinformation; extraordinary delaying tactics. When you have limitless funding from fossil fuels, derailing the negotiations is small change.
"Humanity has lost a once in a lifetime opportunity to fix not just the plastics crisis, but impact so much of our meta crisis. Because of course everything is connected.
Plastic is a climate issue. It is human rights issue. And of course it is a human health issue."
Each and every one of us is living with the consequences of these decisions. Plastic is made of 16,000 chemicals, with more than 4,000 linked to life-altering health complications because of their endocrine-disruptive nature.
But we shouldn`t be disheartened. Thanks to the talks, consumers, businesses and policymakers are increasingly aware of the impact of microplastics on human health. Ten years ago, these negotiations might have resulted in a treaty focusing on recycling, but today we know better. A treaty that doesn`t turn off plastic production at the tap isn`t worth it. It`s time for Plan B.
#aplasticplanet #planb #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation #plastictreaty
Dec 4

A PLASTIC PLANET π
Big Oil must be dancing with joy that the UN Plastics Treaty has failed. But it`s not all bad news.
On Sunday, we witnessed the collapse of two years of negotiations. The International Negotiating Committee were unable to agree on a final, legally binding Global Plastics Treaty and no date has been set for resuming these talks yet.
Petro-states, supported by 220 industry lobbyists, blocked a cap on plastic production and rejected a majority-vote decision-making process. Instead, they pushed hard to frame recycling as "a better way to end pollution."
Co-founder of @aplasticplanet Sian Sutherland, says:
"The plastics industry threw everything possible at these negotiations to derail them - hundreds of lobbyists; expensive ad campaigns; buckets of misinformation; extraordinary delaying tactics. When you have limitless funding from fossil fuels, derailing the negotiations is small change.
"Humanity has lost a once in a lifetime opportunity to fix not just the plastics crisis, but impact so much of our meta crisis. Because of course everything is connected.
Plastic is a climate issue. It is human rights issue. And of course it is a human health issue."
Each and every one of us is living with the consequences of these decisions. Plastic is made of 16,000 chemicals, with more than 4,000 linked to life-altering health complications because of their endocrine-disruptive nature.
But we shouldn`t be disheartened. Thanks to the talks, consumers, businesses and policymakers are increasingly aware of the impact of microplastics on human health. Ten years ago, these negotiations might have resulted in a treaty focusing on recycling, but today we know better. A treaty that doesn`t turn off plastic production at the tap isn`t worth it. It`s time for Plan B.
#aplasticplanet #planb #oceanfamilyfoundation #oceanconservation #plastictreaty
BOTTOM TRAWLING πͺ
Bottom trawling is the world`s most destructive fishing method, regularly impacting 50% of EU waters.
Head to @oceanaeurope βοΈ the petition & join the call to end bottom trawling in marine protected areas across Europe!
#oceana #oceanaeurope #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #fishing #sustainability #sustainablefishing #bottomtrawling
Nov 30

BOTTOM TRAWLING πͺ
Bottom trawling is the world`s most destructive fishing method, regularly impacting 50% of EU waters.
Head to @oceanaeurope βοΈ the petition & join the call to end bottom trawling in marine protected areas across Europe!
#oceana #oceanaeurope #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #fishing #sustainability #sustainablefishing #bottomtrawling
POSITIVE ποΈ
@onlyone round up of positive π° stories for the week π
From the newly peaceful, car-free streets of Paris to the forests of Denmark, soon to be over one billion trees strong, the world is reimagining how we live in harmony with nature.
#onlyone #oceanpositive #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree #oceanconservation
Nov 25

POSITIVE ποΈ
@onlyone round up of positive π° stories for the week π
From the newly peaceful, car-free streets of Paris to the forests of Denmark, soon to be over one billion trees strong, the world is reimagining how we live in harmony with nature.
#onlyone #oceanpositive #oceanfamilyfoundation #plasticfree #oceanconservation