Innovation
With climate change and the plastic pollution crisis, we talk about a lot of problems. But, we rarely hear news about solutions.
By analyzing and understanding data on what is causing certain kinds of pollution, we can understand what to create in order to stop it.
Cora Ball
The Cora Ball is a new kind of laundry ball. Inspired by the way coral filters the ocean, the Cora Ball prevents microfiber from breaking off our clothes and collects our microfibers into fuzz we can see, so we can dispose of microfibers in the right way. Together, we keep these microfibers out of our waterways and our ocean. Yes! Just toss the Cora Ball into your washer. It's a simple step that has a big impact wash after wash.
Cora Clip
Coraclips are made of sustainable wood and work on all types of bags - plastic, foil and paper. Whether it's the bulk bag of your favorite chips, a paper bag of nuts from your local co-op or an unavoidable plastic produce bag from a farm stand; use a coraclip to keep your food fresh!
Below, we highlight other products that are innovative solutions to the pollution crisis.
Bees Wrap
Plastic wrap is in the kitchen drawer of nearly every American kitchen. This single-use plastic is deemed useless after its time in the fridge and rarely makes it into a recycling facility. Instead, we see this product in landfills, as litter, or endangering our oceans and waterways. BeesWrap is a Vermont-based company that directly combats this with their eco-friendly food wrap alternative.
Preserve
Preserve has been a leader in the transition towards sustainable consumer products and the use of 100% recycled plastics to manufacture their products. Preserve also has created a takeback return program, where their own products can be returned at the end of their lifetime and recycled into new Preserve products. Their products offer an amazing upgrade from disposable single-use tableware or toiletries since their new line uses recovered ocean-bound plastics to make toothbrushes and razors! This innovation supports organizations that clean up our waterways and give marine debris a new life!
Blue Ocean Gear
The fishing industry is a major player in our oceans. Therefore, solutions to mitigate the pollution and damages associated with fishing can make a world of difference for ocean health. Ghost fishing gear makes up 46% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and is a major contributor to ocean pollution. In order to tackle this issue, Blue Ocean Gear is developing a product to help fishermen better track and maintain their nets.
Ripplfect
Ripplfect allows you to redeem discounts from your favorite brands when you use a reusable cup at your favorite coffee shop! Through the easy-to-use mobile app, their fashionable tumblers, or a Ripplfect sticker on your own cup, every coffee purchase puts money back in your pocket! This app rewards a great habit of bringing your own reusable coffee cup!
The Great Bubble Barrier
The Great Bubble Barrier is a unique solution to tackle marine debris by creating a bubble “wall” to divert trash while not disturbing the marine environment in a river. The Bubble Barrier is incredibly low-impact on the ecosystem while having a high impact on its pollution removal! The Bubble Barrier is safe for ships, fish, and applicable to many different types of rivers. This solution can be brought even to a river in your own town through the “Clean My River” initiative.
Planet People
Planet People have created the Planet Pack which is a convenient way to pick up trash in your local community. They also have a donation program where they donate packs to preschool teachers, elementary schools, and youth programs to inspire the future generation of trash picker-uppers!