With local teams on the island of Negros (Philippines), the team collects up to 750 kg of plastic daily from beaches, mangrove forests, and river mouths. In addition, there are educational programs for children and young people – this way, waste can raise awareness. Pro Ocean fits with SNOCKS because they communicate honestly and truly take action.
750 kg of plastic removed from the environment daily
Environmental education for children and youth
Honest communication and genuine action
FAQ
How much impact does the project have overall?
2025: 1,500 socks = €7,500 donation = 7,500 kg less ocean plastic.
2026: 3,250 socks = €16,250 donation = 10,400 kg less ocean plastic.*
*Due to increased costs for personnel, energy, fees, and other operating expenses, Pro Ocean can currently recover, sort, and recycle about 3.2 kg of ocean plastic for €5. In 2024 and 2025, this value was still 5 kg per €5.
Why don't you make socks from ocean plastic?
Because real ocean plastic is not suitable for textiles. It is often heavily contaminated, weathered, and cannot be converted into high-quality yarn.
What is ocean plastic?
Plastic that was in the sea – and was washed onto beaches or mangrove forests by waves or tides.
What does Pro Ocean do with the ocean plastic?
Pro Ocean separates the collected ocean plastic and sorts it into the categories "recyclable" and "non-recyclable." Everything that can be recycled is taken to local recycling facilities, and everything that cannot be recycled is taken to landfills. The most important thing is that the waste is not in the ocean.
Why in the Philippines – and not somewhere else?
Because a particularly large amount of plastic ends up in the sea there* – mainly due to lack of waste disposal and open rivers. The impact on site is therefore especially significant.
*Source: Meijer et al. (2021). More than 1000 rivers account for 80% of global riverine plastic emissions into the ocean. Science Advances.
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