In the News

Plastic Ocean Project teams up with businesses to help keep the beaches clean
August 2, 2025 •  WECT
An environmental campaign seeks to help keep our beach towns clean.. More […]

Kinston tattoo shop turns Shark Week into a conservation triumph with ocean-themed designs
July 28, 2025 •  WCTI
One Kinston business is celebrating Shark Week here in Eastern Carolina and.. More […]

Sustainable Summer Campaign urges community to cut plastic waste and protect oceans
July 26, 2025 •  WWAY
Plastic Ocean Project has been encouraging people to reduce their plastic use.. More […]

Plastic Ocean Project to hold annual Trash’n Fash’n Show at New Hanover County Arboretum
May 20, 2025 •  WECT
High school students have organized the event to help bring awareness to the.. More […]

Plastic Ocean Project to host Dead of Winter Benefit Concert
February 18, 2025 •  WECT
Plastic Ocean Project (POP) has announced its third annual Dead of Winter benefit.. More […]

Plastic Ocean Project to hold For the Ocean Benefit Gala
February 10, 2025 •  WECT
One nonprofit is hosting an evening of fun to celebrate its accomplishments in.. More […]

Several organizations gather to plant 75 trees at NHC landfill
November 10, 2024 •  WWAY
Thanks to the efforts of several organizations, one area of the New Hanover County..

Uniting Forces: Oceanic Flux Program and Plastic Ocean Project Team Up to Investigate Particles in the Sargasso Sea
November 1, 2024 •  MBL News
Since 1978, the Oceanic Flux Program (OFP), funded by National Science Foundation.. More […]

Local nonprofit named finalist in Defender Service Awards
October 2, 2024 •  WECT
A local nonprofit has made it to the finals in in the fourth Annual Defender Service.. More […]

Young People Rock the Bronx River
July 19, 2024 •  The Hunts Point Express
The July 13 event was accompanied by the unveiling of a new sculpture, The Tree of.. More […]

In Her Own Words: Bonnie Monteleone attacks plastic pollution
June 6, 2024 •  Bizwomen, The Business Journals
Growing up in a small, fading industrial town in upstate New York, I was surrounded.. More […]

POP hosts fashion show celebrating sustainability
May 28, 2024 •  Port City Daily
A local nonprofit will host a fashion show at the New Hanover County Arboretum.. More […]

This Green Earth
May 14, 2024 •  kpcw Radio
Bonnie Monteleone from the Plastic League Project discusses the organization’s.. More […]

Plastics Recycling Faces Change And Innovation
May 6, 2024 •  American Recycler
From chemical processing of recycling plastics to eliminating single-use plastics to.. More […]

Local Non-Profit Stresses the Importance of Keeping Plastic out of the Water after recent Viral Video
May 3, 2024 •  WWAY
A moment captured on video of some teenage boaters dumping debris into the.. More […]

Fusing Art and Science to Inspire Change with Bonnie Monteleone, Co-Founder and Executive Director at the Plastic Ocean Project
May 1, 2024 •  Seaze Podcast
This week, we’re joined by Bonnie Monteleone, whose academic journey led her on.. More […]

Nonprofit to Showcase Results of Bermuda Research Trip during For the Ocean Gala
April 29, 2024 •  WECT
The Plastic Ocean Project returned earlier this month from a 10-day research trip to.. More […]

Giving a Voice to North Atlantic Right Whales with Bonnie Monteleone, Ep. 75
April 22, 2024 •  Forces for Nature Podcast
In 2019, Bonnie was working on a documentary about the North Atlantic Ocean.. More […]

Hunts Point teen selected for week-long ocean research expedition
April 1, 2024 •  Bronx Times
Hunts Point native Ethan Cruz has never left New York — but his first big trip.. More […]

Can one woman save our planet? Bonnie Monteleone has a plan!
March 11, 2024 •  Profiles in Leadership Podcast
Bonnie Monteleone is the co-founder and Executive Director for the Plastic Ocean…

How a dyslexia diagnosis in her late 30s led Bonnie Monteleone to become an artist and ocean advocate
February 06, 2024 •  Artisan Joy
“My hidden artistic talent came to light during a personal assessment I underwent…” More […]

Plastic Ocean Project planting trees at New Hanover County Landfill Saturday
December 15, 2023 •  WWAY
A Cape Fear non-profit is getting their hands dirty this weekend and asking for.. More […]

Volunteers needed for planting trees at NHC landfill
December 15, 2023  • WECT
POP needs volunteers to help plant 80 trees at the NHC Landfill in an area.. More […]

Meet Bonnie Monteleone
December 5, 2023 • Bold Journey
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Bonnie Monteleone a few weeks.. More […]

From creeks to clouds: The invisible invasion of microplastics
December 4, 2023 •  NC Health News
Judging by recent developments, microplastics have risen to the status of.. More […]

Artivist Series – Bonnie Monteleone
October 29, 2023 • Wo(men) Mind the Water Podcast
Bonnie Monteleone is a researcher, environmental science-educator, film maker.. More […]

5 Things We Must Do To Inspire The Next Generation About Sustainability And The Environment
October 3, 2023 •  Authority Magazine
As a part of my series about what we must do to inspire the next generation.. More […]

Understanding the Chemistry and Impact of Ocean Plastic Pollution
September 15, 2023 • How to Protect the Ocean Podcast
They discuss the fight against plastic pollution in the ocean and explore the… More […]

Plastic Ocean Project announces screenings and fundraisers for first feature-length documentary
August 25, 2023  • WECT
Wilmington-based nonprofit Plastic Ocean Project has announced short.. More […]

Volunteers needed for Burgaw litter sweep campaign in September
August 23, 2023  •  WWAY
The Town of Burgaw is seeking volunteers to help clean up the area next month.. More […]

Trash’n Fash’n Show Aug. 5 to benefit Plastic Ocean Project
August 2, 2023 •  WWAY
On Saturday, Aug. 5, 16 up-and-coming designers will model clothing they’ve.. More […]

A ‘trashion’ statement: Fashion show spreads message of sustainability
August 1, 2023 • Spectrum News
High school students from New Hanover County are promoting sustainability.. More […]

Plastic Ocean Project holds trash cleanup for Carolina Beach State Park
July 31, 2023 • WBRC
Plenty of things come to mind when you think of fashion – runways, magazines.. More […]

Non-profit raising awareness about cheap clothing and pollution
July 26, 2023 • WECT
The good and bad when it comes to buying cheap clothing – it’s great on the.. More […]

Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Trash’n Fash’n Show
July 14, 2023 • WHQR
This week, Rhonda’s guests are three Isaac Bear Early College students who.. More […]