Events - Plastic Ocean Project

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The Third Annual Trash’n Fash’n Show:

Plastic Ocean Project is thrilled to announce the annual Trash’n Fash’n Show, set to take place on June 1st at the beautiful gardens of the New Hanover County Arboretum. This unique fundraising event promises to be an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, and environmental awareness.

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Seeking Creative Designers for the Third Annual Trash’n Fash’n Show

The Trash'n Fash'n Show is back for its 3rd year and calling all creative designers to participate in this exciting event! Organized by The Plastic Ocean Project, the Trash'n Fash'n Show is a unique fashion show that celebrates sustainability and creativity by showcasing outfits made entirely from recycled and reused materials.

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Local Nonprofit Kicks Off 40 Day Plastic-Free Challenge!

On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, Plastic Ocean Project, the Wilmington-based nonprofit is kicking off a 40 Day Plastic-Free Challenge. This date also coincides with the first day of Lent.

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Why Is a Local Nonprofit Planting Trees at the NHC Landfill?

Since 2019, POP has planted over 1500 trees at the county landfill. POP initiated its Trees4Trash program in response to the devastation caused when Hurricane Florence swept through the area in the fall of 2018.

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Why Saving the Whales Can Save Us: Wilmington Environmental Nonprofit Offers Free Film Screening

Plastic Ocean Project will offer a free screening of their documentary short film 356 on Tuesday, September 12th at the Charlotte Nature and Rec Center. The film’s focus is on the endangered North Atlantic Right whale and how its future is tied to ours.

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Trash’N Fash’N Fashion Show Combats Fast Fashion

A group of local high school students is shining a light on the harsh realities of “fast fashion,” ---the rapid mass production of clothing in order to meet the public’s ever changing demand.

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Free Film Screening for World Oceans Day

Plastic Ocean Project or “POP,” the Wilmington-based environmental nonprofit, will host a pre-release screening of their documentary short film “356” on June 8 in celebration of World Oceans Day, a day designated by the United Nations to promote education and engagement in marine ecosystem protection.

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Coming Soon to ILM-Plastic Ocean Arts and Sci Fest

Local nonprofit, the Plastic Ocean Project is joining forces with the NC Science Festival to host the Plastic Ocean Arts and Sci Fest. It will take place on Saturday, April 8th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at UNCW’s Watson School of Education Building Atrium.

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Three NC Bands & Local Sponsors Come Together for Two Nonprofits

On December 16, the first annual MidAtlantic Holiday Revue, featuring Mike Blair and the Stonewalls and the Tan and Sober Gentlemen, will benefit the Plastic Ocean Project & Toys4Tots.