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    Where Waste Ends, Action Begins

    From Southeast Asia to the Mediterranean, WasteFree is on the ground tackling plastic pollution where it’s needed most.

    Where We’re Making a Difference

    WasteFree is active where oceans, rivers, and coastlines are most at risk—partnering with local communities to stop plastic at its source and restore marine ecosystems.

    USA

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    Philippines

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    Ghana

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    Greenland

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    India

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    Spain

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    Turning Tides: Real Results for Our Oceans

    From local beach cleanups to large-scale ocean operations — our work is driven by measurable change. Here’s what we’ve achieved with the help of our global supporters.

    54 Cleanup Boats in Action
    Equipped and deployed to remove plastic waste from rivers, mangroves, and open sea zones.
    934 Turtle Rescues
    Injured or entangled turtles were rescued, treated, and safely returned to the ocean.
    23,456 kg Plastic Removed
    From floating bottles to ghost nets — every piece taken out protects marine life.
    345,678 Gloves Distributed
    Essential protective gear for safe and effective cleanup across coastlines and underwater sites.
    54 Cleanup Boats in Action
    Equipped and deployed to remove plastic waste from rivers, mangroves, and open sea zones.
    934 Turtle Rescues
    Injured or entangled turtles were rescued, treated, and safely returned to the ocean.
    23,456 kg Plastic Removed
    From floating bottles to ghost nets — every piece taken out protects marine life.
    345,678 Gloves Distributed
    Essential protective gear for safe and effective cleanup across coastlines and underwater sites.
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    Frozen Nets, Unseen Threats

    In the icy waters off Greenland, abandoned fishing gear — also known as ghost nets — posed a deadly risk to marine life. WasteFree teamed up with local crews to retrieve over 1.2 tons of plastic waste from beneath the surface. With minimal equipment and maximum determination, the team restored crucial habitats for seals, fish, and migratory birds.

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    San Francisco, USA

    Restoring Balance in the Bay

    The San Francisco Bay, once littered with microplastics and fast-food waste, now tells a different story. In partnership with schools and communities, WasteFree led weekly shoreline cleanups and installed smart waste filters in key storm drains. Over 80,000 pieces of trash were removed in just 6 months.

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    Be Part of the Solution

    Every coastline we clean, every turtle we rescue, and every net we remove is only possible thanks to people like you. Your donation fuels direct action—right where it's needed most.

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    Donate to Our Projects in Greenland

    Your donation helps fund cleanup expeditions, provide tools to local teams, and support education and advocacy work in coastal communities.

    Donate Now

    “Out here in Greenland, we see the damage plastic causes every day. Each donation helps us clean these waters and protect Arctic wildlife.”

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    Adrian Locher
    Stiftungsrat seit 4. März 2024, Gründer und CEO von Merantix