Ending Ocean Plastic Pollution
Film screening and Presentation by Ocean Legacy
June 11, 2026, 7 pm, Sunshine Coast Arts Centre
Free admission – donations always appreciated
FILM SCREENING
A Plastic Ocean: We Need a Wave of Change
2025/ 21min
We will show a short (21 min) film that follows explorers Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter alongside a global team of scientists as they uncover the sources and far-reaching impacts of plastic pollution—and the urgent solutions needed to address it.
The evening features Oceane Bourque, of the Ocean Legacy Foundation, sharing innovative solutions to marine debris, including a new dock-foam float collection pilot being launched in partnership with the shíshálh Nation and the Province of BC.
Ocean Legacy (Richmond BC) transforms ocean plastic pollution into innovative and successful plastic circular economy solutions—providing economic value while restoring and protecting marine ecosystems for generations to come… Ending ocean plastic pollution.
Resources
Dock Foam Float Collection Pilot
Ocean Legacy, in partnership with the Province of BC, and the shíshálh Nation, is launching a pilot program that collects and responsibly manages foam dock floats from within the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan area to better steward the lands and waters in swiya territory.
More about the Ocean Legacy Foundation
Ocean Plastics Charter
Signed by 28 countries, the Charter lays the groundwork to ensure plastics are designed for reuse and recycling. More about the Charter.
Download to read the Charter. [PDF]
7 Solutions To Ocean Plastic Pollution
- Reduce Your Use of Single-Use Plastics
- Support Legislation to Curb Plastic Production and Waste
- Recycle Properly
- Participate In (or Organize) a Beach or River Cleanup
- Avoid Products Containing Microbeads
- Spread the Word
- Support Organizations Addressing Plastic Pollution
More details on the Oceanic Society website.