Storytelling is a powerful tool for social change. In a sea of perpetually updated newsfeeds, we create editorial content with the goal to inform, inspire and include ocean advocates of all ages and backgrounds.
This journal is an ongoing log of our collective movement — a record of the people, projects and ideas that inspire our mission and move us forward. To keep up with the latest, check in here, follow our social media channels and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Wavelengths.
BALI’S BIGGEST BEACH CLEANUP
We're collaborating with One Island One Voice to help tackle Bali's garbage emergency through a massive beach cleanup on February 24, 2018.
A Surfboard of 10,000 Cigarette Butts
Taylor Lane designed an award-winning surfboard from the most common form of beach litter. That's just the beginning. We asked him what's next.
Meet Kahi Pacarro of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii
Kahi Pacarro, Parley ambassador, surfer and executive director of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, on the power of cleaning up, stoking the fire and walking the talk.
Intercept — Greetings from Away
It's best to avoid plastic in the first place, but that won't solve for what's already out there. The second pillar of Parley AIR is damage control for a throw-away society.
Away: A Seahorse
Even the tiniest sea creatures can have a huge impact on the heart. Justin Hofman shares the story behind his viral image.
AVOID — Your Life, Minus Bags
You took the pledge. Now let’s create change together. The first wave is here. So is your first challenge. Your life. Minus Bags. 30 days.
Parley AIR: A Wave of Change
Creativity, collaboration, imagination… We already have the tools. This movement is about choosing to use them. We’ll try to keep things simple. Let's take this in waves.
Take the Pledge: Parley AIR
We all have a role to play in the solution. Take the pledge and create your personalized badge to start owning yours. We’ll help you turn words into actions along the way.
Humanizing Pollution: Plastic Bags of New York
Photographer Nicole Espina fights activism fatigue by documenting plastic pollution one Instagram at a time. We asked her why.
How to Build Your Own Recycling Machine
Dave Hakkens of Precious Plastic has a plan to make recycling go bananas: spread the know-how and put innovation directly in the hands of everyday people. But first he needs your help.
Breath Keepers: Francesca Rivetti
Artist and photographer Francesca Rivetti captures freedivers suspended in the depths on a single breath, where one can reconnect to the deepest and innermost part of the soul.
the new resistance
We are so good at killing. So good at exploiting. So good at taking. So good at fighting for our advantages. And so close to our own extinction.
IUCN Malaekahana Cleanup
Alongside the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Parley x Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii x Sierra Club are encouraging participants and everyone else to help clean up one of O'ahu's dirtiest beaches, Malaekahana.
5 Little-Known Places You'll Find Plastic
If it seems like plastic is everywhere, that's probably because plastic is everywhere. Here are 5 little-known hiding places for humanity's biggest design failure.
Aqua mess: Our Synthetic Footprints On Top of the World
Up by the North Pole, you're more likely to find polar bear tracks than human bootprints in the snow. But you might find a boot. Artist and activist Carol Devine documents the 'Aqua mess' on top of the world.