Baltic Sea Beach Clean-up: What the Priwall’s Hidden Trash Reveals
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.
Interactive Recycling Workshops at WetterWasserWaterkant in Hamburg
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.
Plastic Recycling Workshop at Kieler Woche 2025 – Inspiring Kids for Clean Oceans
This year at Kieler Woche, we once again showed how exciting plastic recycling can be. Together with our partner One Earth One Ocean, we inspired hundreds of kids to rethink plastic waste and experience first-hand how trash can be turned into new treasures.
The Impact of Ocean Protection becomes tangible at TRIXIE’s in-house trade fair
TRIXIE has been supporting ocean protection for years through their be Nordic product line, with part of the proceeds going to marine conservation projects like ours. At their annual fair, we were invited to bring this commitment to life — to make it something people could see, touch, and connect with.
How a Low-Cost Plastic Recycling Setup Found Its Way Up the Gambia River
Looking for a low-cost plastic recycling setup that’s easy to start, simple to teach, and adaptable to local communities? Here’s how one of our recycling fleet members launched a micro-workspace in The Gambia—right from their sailboat.
Corporate Partnerships for Ocean Conservation: In Mocean and TRIXIE Join Forces
At In Mocean, we believe that tackling global challenges like plastic pollution requires collective effort. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with TRIXIE, the European market leader in pet supply. This collaboration, starting in January 2025, marks a great milestone in demonstrating the power of corporate partnerships for ocean conservation, and we’re excited to share the details with you.
Recycling Workshops for Schools: How Small Steps Can Inspire Big Change
In September 2024, In Mocean had the incredible opportunity to participate in Hamburg’s WetterWasserWaterkant event for the second time. With over 400 diverse sessions offered, we were thrilled to represent grassroots recycling solutions and share our passion for tackling plastic pollution. Our recycling workshops for school classes, combined personal storytelling, an exploration of global plastic pollution, and hands-on recycling activities. They provided students with practical tools and fresh perspectives, inspiring them to see that even small steps can lead to significant change.
Community Plastic Recycling: Setting Up Re-Creativa in Chiapas, Mexico
In Chiapas, Mexico, In Mocean has partnered with Finca Hamburgo in March 2024 to launch Re-Creativa, a community plastic recycling workspace. Through workshops and hands-on training, locals are transforming plastic waste into beautiful, functional products—creating both environmental impact and economic opportunity. This collaborative project is paving the way for sustainable waste management in the region, inspiring a movement of creativity, self-sufficiency, and positive change.
Inspiring Change Through Educational Recycling Workshops in Belize and Guatemala
In May 2023, In Mocean had the privilege of hosting educational recycling workshops in Belize City and Guatemala City in collaboration with the German Embassy in Guatemala. These workshops were part of the “EU & You” Event in Belize and the “Festival Cultural Paseo de la Sexta” in Guatemala. Here’s how we turned these events into opportunities to educate, inspire, and enable individuals to rethink their relationship with plastic waste.
Recycling Fleet Sparks Hope for Change
One important step in the fight against plastic pollution is to create awareness about the possible solutions. Especially in those areas where people are heavily affected by plastic trash. That`s why we started a crowdfunding in 2021 to outfit eight sailboats with mobile plastic recycling machines. Our Recycling Fleet has now started to demonstrate the potential of small-scale plastic recycling around the globe.