Creativity, collaboration and eco-innovation can change the world.
There is no perfect environmentalist, and no magic fix for the environmental crisis. We need everyone participating in solutions and owning the responsibility to act — individually, collectively, locally and globally.
Parley addresses complex ocean threats with a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach. Combining the arts, education and communication, direct impact, material innovation, and scientific research, our initiatives bridge seemingly disparate groups, boost knowledge-sharing and build realistic frameworks for a crucial process of change.
FEATURED INITIATIVES
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Parley Future Material®
The ultimate goal is to develop new materials that can replace harmful substances in every industry, function in symbiosis with the planet and biodegrade in conditions which are actually found in nature.
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Parley Ocean Plastic®
Parley Ocean Plastic® is a range of premium materials created from upcycled plastic intercepted in areas where mismanaged waste poses a threat to marine life and coastal communities.
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Clean Waves
Clean Waves sunglasses are made from marine plastic debris and reclaimed fishing nets – one of the key threats to life in the oceans. 100% of proceeds support cleanups and education in remote island regions.
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FORESTS OF THE SEA
A landmark new initiative, Forests of the Sea unites marine scientists, conservationists, creators and communities to help research, protect and preserve global kelp forests for future generations.
EDUCATION
Parley Ocean School initiatives take an immersive approach to environmental education, connecting learners of all ages with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to act. Developed with a global network of educators and experts, our in-person and online lessons balance local and global issues, connect big-picture thinking with immediate impacts, and instill in each individual a sense of place and agency within the movement to end today’s biggest marine threats. We tailor programs for local communities, corporate groups and are rolling out physical Ocean Schools at our AIR Stations throughout the world, starting in South Africa, Hawai’i and Chile.
Inspiring and empowering the next generation of Ocean Guardians through ocean immersion, classroom lessons, Parley AIR workshops, and direct action.
Parley joins forces with Sentinel Ocean Alliance to open the first permanent Parley Ocean School for youth in Cape Town.
Parley’s creative activist community – created by youth, for youth – where passionate young leaders from around the world come together to learn, connect and take action to protect the oceans.
Parley’s new AIR Station opens in Honolulu – creating a communal hub focused on education, ocean immersion, art installations, plastic upcycling and collaboration.
From Shanghai to São Paulo, Toronto to Tokyo, Buenos Aires to Berlin – every year millions of people around the world join forces to run the oceans.
ART PROGRAM
Parley for the Oceans was founded in the heart of the art community, with early supporters like Julian Schnabel and Ed Ruscha creating new work in support of the organization and the ocean cause. Parley has since expanded its program and collaborated on projects ranging from underwater sculptures to sustainable surfboards with leading contemporary artists including Doug Aitken, Walton Ford, Jenny Holzer, Pipilotti Rist, Rosemarie Trockel, David LaChapelle, Bharti Kher, Katharina Grosse, Peter Shuyff and Tobias Rehberger. Fostering collaboration within and beyond the art world, Parley works with artists and galleries to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of the oceans and help end their destruction.
Doug Aitken x Parley Underwater Pavilions operates as an observatory for ocean life, creating a variety of converging perceptual encounters and a portal to personal narratives in environmentalism.
Parley will be repurposing and recycling the fabric of the iconic ‘L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped’ by the late Christo and Jeanne Claude.
Marcel Dzama, Nathalie du Pasquier and Claudia Comte support Parley Foundation with limited edition scarves presented at Art Basel Paris
Ten contemporary artworks artists donated to support the Parley Global Cleanup Network.
Leading artists Ed Ruscha, Jenny Holzer, Katharina Grosse, Keiichi Tanaami, Kenny Scharf and Rosemarie Trockel create limited edition series of surfboard art pieces to support Parley’s Cleanup Network.
Niccolo Casas unveils 3D-printed artwork made with Parley Ocean Plastic®.
Artist edition flags made from Ocean Plastic® for purchase supporting the Parley Global Cleanup Network.
Parley joins forces with renowned contemporary artists to launch limited-edition art bags supporting our Global Cleanup Network.
Tatiana Trouvé, Nigel Cooke, Vik Muniz and other artists support the oceans with exclusive prints and other editions.
Ocean Plastic®
Developed by Parley and our network of material scientists, Ocean Plastic® is a range of premium materials for the sports, fashion, design and luxury industries made from intercepted and upcycled marine plastic debris.
Ocean Plastic® provides a replacement for virgin plastic materials across a range of applications and allows for the implementation of our long-term strategy: Parley AIR — Avoid, Intercept, Redesign. Working with major brands, fashion designers, furniture makers and more, we have created a global supply chain that continually removes plastic from ocean-facing island nations and transforms it into Symbols of Change — products that support the cause and our long-term vision for a Material Revolution.
Parley will be repurposing and recycling the fabric of the iconic ‘L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped’ by the late Christo and Jeanne Claude.
Our landmark adidas x Parley partnership engages a global audience and sets new industry standards through a range of eco-innovative footwear and apparel made from Ocean Plastic®.
Our collaboration with the iconic French fashion house takes Ocean Plastic® to new levels of luxury – demonstrating the versatility and reliability of our repurposed ocean yarns and fabrics.
American Express expands its commitments to the Parley AIR Strategy with a global campaign to Back Our Oceans, a redesigned Card made primarily from reclaimed plastic, and a call to action to remove up to 1 million lbs of marine plastic pollution.
Pushing the boundaries of material innovation and conscious textile design.
Niccolo Casas unveils 3D-printed artwork made with Parley Ocean Plastic®.
Clean Waves sunglasses are made from marine plastic debris and reclaimed fishing nets – one of the key threats to life in the oceans. 100% of proceeds support clean ups and education in remote island regions.
Artist edition flags made from Ocean Plastic® for purchase supporting the Parley Global Cleanup Network.
Working with artists, designers, material scientists and robotics-industry innovators, Parley has developed a range of applications for the 3D printing of Ocean Plastic®.
Parley collaborated with fashion designer Iris van Herpen to create the 'Holobiont' dress – inspired by biology and made with Parley Ocean Plastic®.
Parley joins forces with renowned contemporary artists to launch limited-edition art bags supporting our Global Cleanup Network.
3-D printing on demand and empowering communities with an end-to-end solutions for plastic waste.
Parley and material experts PrimaLoft are collaborating to transform marine plastic debris into textile insulation for the apparel industry.
Our partnership with Australian FinTech bank WLTH is driving eco-innovation in the lending and payment industry.
Supporting eco-innovation and ocean initiatives with a Rio-inspired capsule collection created from Parley Ocean Plastic®.
Made with Parley Ocean Plastic® collected by our Global Cleanup Network, these limited-edition bags help avoid single use plastic while funding future cleanups.
Science & RESEARCH
Parley collaborates with a network of scientists, experts and innovators to advance and advocate for a deeper understanding of marine life, ecosystems, the spread of plastic pollution and its impact on oceans and human health. Our research subjects span whale snot to high-fashion textiles. With the help of our partners, we garner support for the protection and restoration of sea forests, boost eco-innovation in non-invasive marine mammal research, and collect data to inform stronger material standards alongside the development of new materials that can replace current plastics and work in harmony with nature.
Harnessing technology and drones to revolutionize whale conservation research.
Together with our global expert network, we’re operating an extensive research and development program to invent and scale alternatives, support innovators, and to establish new industry standards that drive the Material Revolution.
Forests of the Sea unites researchers, conservationists, creators and communities to help research, protect and preserve global kelp forests for future generations.
Talisker and Parley for the Oceans join forces on a mission to protect 100 million square meters of marine ecosystems around the world.
Sharing the vision of new material world built with biology, Parley and Biofabricate have partnered since 2017 to support the annual summit Material Revolution
Partnerships
Collaboration is the nucleus of Parley, and the heart and soul of our mission. Everyone has a role to play. To accelerate and grow the movement, we’ve formed alliances with major partners including adidas, American Express, Anheuser Busch InBev (Corona), Republic of Maldives, United Nations, World Bank, British Fashion Council, Dior, Brita, Talisker, Sea Change Project, Biofabricate and collaborators spanning the worlds of science, art, fashion, design, technology, finance, entertainment, sports, space and ocean exploration.
Our landmark adidas x Parley partnership engages a global audience and sets new industry standards through a range of eco-innovative footwear and apparel made from Ocean Plastic®.
An alliance to set a new standard in the hospitality industry, supporting the protection of the oceans and biodiversity through community conservation, education and connection.
Parley and the Australian SailGP Team join forces to promote the AIR Strategy at sea, on land and in everyday life.
Our collaboration with the iconic French fashion house takes Ocean Plastic® to new levels of luxury – demonstrating the versatility and reliability of our repurposed ocean yarns and fabrics.
American Express expands its commitments to the Parley AIR Strategy with a global campaign to Back Our Oceans, a redesigned Card made primarily from reclaimed plastic, and a call to action to remove up to 1 million lbs of marine plastic pollution.
Talisker and Parley for the Oceans join forces on a mission to protect 100 million square meters of marine ecosystems around the world.
Pushing the boundaries of material innovation and conscious textile design.
Parley and the World Bank announce a major 8-nation program to fight plastic pollution reaching rivers and seas across South Asia.
We teamed up with the global brand to re-envision the future of water and collaborate to end the single-use plastic bottle.
Bringing change to the beverage industry and protecting paradise against marine plastic pollution.
Parley announces the Republic of the Maldives as the first ‘Future Island Nation’, establishing a proof of concept and call for global change to address climate and plastic crises.
Parley collaborated with fashion designer Iris van Herpen to create the 'Holobiont' dress – inspired by biology and made with Parley Ocean Plastic®.
Parley teams up with the Foundation for New York’s Strongest to tackle plastic pollution in NYC.
Parley and material experts PrimaLoft are collaborating to transform marine plastic debris into textile insulation for the apparel industry.
From Shanghai to São Paulo, Toronto to Tokyo, Buenos Aires to Berlin – every year millions of people around the world join forces to run the oceans.
A new platform dedicated to helping the fashion industry become more resilient, circular, equal and fair through global collaboration and local action.
Our partnership with Australian FinTech bank WLTH is driving eco-innovation in the lending and payment industry.
Supporting eco-innovation and ocean initiatives with a Rio-inspired capsule collection created from Parley Ocean Plastic®.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Parley for the Oceans join forces to rally the world’s business community to protect the oceans.
EXPLORE FEATURED INITIATIVES
Doug Aitken x Parley Underwater Pavilions operates as an observatory for ocean life, creating a variety of converging perceptual encounters and a portal to personal narratives in environmentalism.
Parley will be repurposing and recycling the fabric of the iconic ‘L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped’ by the late Christo and Jeanne Claude.
Marcel Dzama, Nathalie du Pasquier and Claudia Comte support Parley Foundation with limited edition scarves presented at Art Basel Paris
Our landmark adidas x Parley partnership engages a global audience and sets new industry standards through a range of eco-innovative footwear and apparel made from Ocean Plastic®.
Education for action. Our new online portal connects curious minds to the knowledge, tools, innovators and inspiration to create change in their communities.
An alliance to set a new standard in the hospitality industry, supporting the protection of the oceans and biodiversity through community conservation, education and connection.
Together with our global expert network, we’re operating an extensive research and development program to invent and scale alternatives, support innovators, and to establish new industry standards that drive the Material Revolution.
Forests of the Sea unites researchers, conservationists, creators and communities to help research, protect and preserve global kelp forests for future generations.
Parley and the Australian SailGP Team join forces to promote the AIR Strategy at sea, on land and in everyday life.
Our collaboration with the iconic French fashion house takes Ocean Plastic® to new levels of luxury – demonstrating the versatility and reliability of our repurposed ocean yarns and fabrics.
Inspiring and empowering the next generation of Ocean Guardians through ocean immersion, classroom lessons, Parley AIR workshops, and direct action.
American Express expands its commitments to the Parley AIR Strategy with a global campaign to Back Our Oceans, a redesigned Card made primarily from reclaimed plastic, and a call to action to remove up to 1 million lbs of marine plastic pollution.
Talisker and Parley for the Oceans join forces on a mission to protect 100 million square meters of marine ecosystems around the world.
Ten contemporary artworks artists donated to support the Parley Global Cleanup Network.
Sharing the vision of new material world built with biology, Parley and Biofabricate have partnered since 2017 to support the annual summit Material Revolution
Leading artists Ed Ruscha, Jenny Holzer, Katharina Grosse, Keiichi Tanaami, Kenny Scharf and Rosemarie Trockel create limited edition series of surfboard art pieces to support Parley’s Cleanup Network.
Parley and the World Bank announce a major 8-nation program to fight plastic pollution reaching rivers and seas across South Asia.
Niccolo Casas unveils 3D-printed artwork made with Parley Ocean Plastic®.
We teamed up with the global brand to re-envision the future of water and collaborate to end the single-use plastic bottle.
Parley joins forces with Sentinel Ocean Alliance to open the first permanent Parley Ocean School for youth in Cape Town.
Clean Waves sunglasses are made from marine plastic debris and reclaimed fishing nets – one of the key threats to life in the oceans. 100% of proceeds support clean ups and education in remote island regions.
Artist edition flags made from Ocean Plastic® for purchase supporting the Parley Global Cleanup Network.
Parley’s creative activist community – created by youth, for youth – where passionate young leaders from around the world come together to learn, connect and take action to protect the oceans.
Bringing change to the beverage industry and protecting paradise against marine plastic pollution.
Parley announces the Republic of the Maldives as the first ‘Future Island Nation’, establishing a proof of concept and call for global change to address climate and plastic crises.
Working with artists, designers, material scientists and robotics-industry innovators, Parley has developed a range of applications for the 3D printing of Ocean Plastic®.
Parley’s new AIR Station opens in Honolulu – creating a communal hub focused on education, ocean immersion, art installations, plastic upcycling and collaboration.
Parley collaborated with fashion designer Iris van Herpen to create the 'Holobiont' dress – inspired by biology and made with Parley Ocean Plastic®.
PARLEY SNOTBOT®
Harnessing technology and drones to revolutionize whale conservation research.
the Material Revolution
Together with our global expert network, we’re operating an extensive research and development program to invent and scale alternatives, support innovators, and to establish new industry standards that drive the Material Revolution.
Forests of the Sea
Forests of the Sea unites researchers, conservationists, creators and communities to help research, protect and preserve global kelp forests for future generations.
TALISKER x PARLEY
Talisker and Parley for the Oceans join forces on a mission to protect 100 million square meters of marine ecosystems around the world.
Parley x Biofabricate
Sharing the vision of new material world built with biology, Parley and Biofabricate have partnered since 2017 to support the annual summit Material Revolution
Education for action. Our new online portal connects curious minds to the knowledge, tools, innovators and inspiration to create change in their communities.