We’re always on the lookout for projects that inspire us, and the Seabin Project is one we had to share. It’s basically a floating garbage can for the ocean, filtering 1.3 million litres of water a day and pulling plastics, oils, and even microfibers right out of marinas and harbours.
The waste gets collected in a removable catch bag, emptied daily, and sent into proper waste streams—keeping it from floating back into the sea.
The results so far are huge: in Sydney Harbour alone, Seabins have filtered 36.6 billion litres of water, scooping up over 20 million pieces of plastic (including 11 million microplastics). Pretty wild, right?
How it all started: The project began with two surfers from Australia who were frustrated by constantly paddling through floating trash. Instead of just complaining about it, they came up with a solution - why not create a “bin for the sea” that could clean up our waters around the clock? That simple idea turned into a global movement. 🌍
And it doesn’t stop at cleanup, Seabin also collects data that helps drive better policies, education, and awareness around stopping plastic pollution at the source.
Like etee, Seabin started with a simple idea: that small, everyday choices can add up to big change. Where they’re pulling plastics out of the water, we’re working to keep them from going in at all—by creating everyday essentials without the plastic waste. 🌎💙
