Impact Stories
Living on a sailboat means every piece of waste stays with you — so you start paying attention. In this article, our Fleet Member and Zero Waste Expert Sonja shares practical, real-life ways to reduce waste on board, shaped by years of sailing, adapting, and finding simple solutions along the way.
The Trash Navigator Challenge is a 7-day challenge to take a closer look at your own plastic waste — and act on it. Instead of aiming for perfection, the challenge focuses on awareness and achievable change: observing what we throw away, identifying patterns, and committing to one realistic shift for cleaner oceans.
At first glance, the Baltic Sea beach at Priwall looked almost spotless. A gentle autumn breeze, dogs running along the sand, and barely any visible waste. But during our recent clean-up with Trash Hero Lübeck, we decided to look a little closer — and discovered that even “clean” beaches can hide an alarming amount of pollution beneath the surface.
At In Mocean, we design interactive recycling workshops that combine storytelling, hands-on recycling, and creative group work. Our goal is to show kids that plastic is not just waste — it’s a resource with potential, and that every small step towards sustainability matters.