Journal

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.

Parley 2/26/18 Parley

The Oddity of Normalcy

It's funny — how skilled and speedy we are in our own demise. Especially when it comes to plastic. AIR Pledger Carla Scotto uses graphic design to take on society's plastic addiction.

2/26/18

Parley 2/7/18 Parley

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.

2/7/18

Parley 2/5/18 Parley

Recrafting Plastic: The PET Lamp Project

Fusing disposable plastic with handwoven natural materials, the PET Lamp project weaves together eco-innovation and craftsmanship to reposition a waste material as a resource.

2/5/18

Parley 1/30/18 Parley

Coralie Balmy Prefers a Swimming Pool Without Walls

Before there were competitions, medals and awards, there was a childhood on the island of Martinique. The best swimming mentors are in the oceans.

1/30/18

Parley 1/12/18 Parley

Paddling the Nation's Most Toxic Waterways

Filmmaking brothers Gary and Sam Bencheghib floated up and down two of America's most toxic waterways to bring awareness to global pollution problems.

1/12/18

Anna Kovesi 12/4/17 Anna Kovesi

Redesign — Your Perspective, Your Life, Your World

The first two pillars of Parley AIR are relatively straightforward and easier to apply to day-to-day life. Redesign, however, confronts the complexity of the issue.

12/4/17

Parley 11/30/17 Parley

31 Ways to Help Fix This Picture

For every human on the planet there is a ton of plastic waste. What can you do about it? Below are 31 practical ideas for bringing Parley AIR into your daily life.

11/30/17

Parley 11/28/17 Parley

An Eco-Innovator's Approach to Event Planning

How do you plan an event to honor the eco-innovative product and partnership it celebrates? Ben Kreeger shares notes on the process from the London launch of adidas Originals x Parley.

11/28/17

Parley 11/8/17 Parley

Impacts from the 2017 SAS Autumn Beach Clean Series

During the week of October 23-29, our partners Surfers Against Sewage rallied thousands across the U.K. for the the 2017 SAS Autumn Beach Clean. The numbers will renew your ocean optimism.

11/8/17

Parley 10/25/17 Parley

International Conference: Microplastic Pollution in the Med Sea

Parley founder Cyrill Gutsch delivered a keynote address at the International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea (μ MED) held in Capri, Italy, Sept. 26-29

10/25/17

Parley 10/20/17 Parley

AWAY: ROUND BRITAIN WITH EMILY PENN

Parley Collaborator Emily Penn on her latest all-women eXXpedition researching microplastic pollution in UK waters

10/20/17

Parley 10/18/17 Parley

AWAY: Todos Santos

On Sunday, October 15th, a group of Parley collaborators came together to intercept thousands of pounds of debris from waters off Todos Santos, Mexico.

10/18/17

Parley 10/13/17 Parley

PARLEY x SAS: 2017 AUTUMN BEACH CLEAN

Surfers Against Sewage has issued a rally cry for 300 intrepid UK-based Beach Clean Leaders to volunteer for a massive Autumn Beach Clean. Answer the call.

10/13/17

Parley 10/10/17 Parley

Risky Business: Mining the Deep Sea

The same technological advances that allows us to discover new life in the deep sea now threaten it through a growing target of exploration: deep sea mining.

10/10/17