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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.
#TOGETHERBAND X PARLEY
Parley and #TOGETHERBAND join forces and introduce Editions for Peace bands made from Ocean Plastic®
Parley Collective x Vortic
12 leading contemporary art galleries have joined forces to raise funds for Parley’s Global Cleanup Network through a series of virtual art exhibitions.
HEROES x PARLEY
Parley and HEROES join forces to transform Ocean Plastic® into 50,000 reusable PPE items for front-line healthcare workers fighting COVID-19
The problem with plastic
Of all the threats facing life in the oceans, plastic is among the most pervasive – here’s why we need to move past this toxic material.
A New Link Between Plastic and Climate Change
We already know plastic is a disaster for the oceans. Now, new research shows that plastics emit powerful greenhouse gases as they degrade.
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.
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.
Parley Ocean School: Maldives 2016
adidas employees attend a transformative and motivating introduction to the beauty and fragility of the marine environment we are fighting to protect.
A Beautiful Mess
At first glance, it's not easy to tell what photographer Mandy Barker's images represent. Look closer and you'll find the same ugly plastic truth that litters our sidewalks and beaches.