Protecting the oceans is critical—especially when global waste and pollution threaten coastal communities, marine life, reefs, and the ocean’s overall ecosystem. However, noble organizations such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protect the Keys and the waters they call home through their continued efforts to remove marine debris. Watch… Continue reading Buoying Waves of Positive Impact: How the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Protects the Keys

Brightmark and Buoy Team to facilitate recycling of inoperative mooring, boundary and informational buoys in the Florida Keys.     SAN FRANCISCO & FLORIDA KEYS, FL – Sept. 13, 2022 – Brightmark LLC, the global waste solutions provider, and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS), today announced a new plastic recycling partnership that will reduce… Continue reading Brightmark and NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Announce Buoy Plastic Recycling Partnership

Learn more about our marine recycling partnership with NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary here. NBC 6 Miami   About the Program  Brightmark and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are teaming up to effectively and sustainably decrease marine plastic pollution in the Florida Keys through strategic marine recycling. This first-of-its-kind plastics renewal program will… Continue reading Marine Recycling in the Florida Keys

At Brightmark, our mission of Reimagining Waste spans farther than our business model—it’s a mantra we follow to positively impact the environments and communities we serve. Our “Beach + Coastal Cleanup Guide” allows you to prepare for your cleanup, with dedicated sections for before, during, and after. This is a dedicated resource for helping you… Continue reading Learn ways to clean your coasts

Sunscreen is super important for our skin. With hotter summers becoming more of a norm, sunscreen is vital to ensuring your skin is protected from harmful UV rays that can lead to wrinkles, skin discoloration, and even cancer. There are also mountains of evidence that show sunscreen is a threat to the health of our… Continue reading Sun, Sand, and Reef-safe Sunscreen: Keep the Reefs Safe with These Reef-safe Sunscreens.

At Brightmark, our mission of Reimagining Waste spans farther than our business model—it’s a mantra we follow to positively impact the environments and communities we serve. Our “Trash Tracker Checklist” is a dedicated resource for helping you notate the waste you collect during a beach or coastal cleanup. Tally the trash you find and see… Continue reading Keep track of trash with our checklist

Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Expands High School Marine Science Curriculum to Include Plastics in Partnership with Brightmark FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (November 16, 2021) – Two powerhouses have come together to provide a marine sciences curriculum for high school students focused on the impacts of post-use plastics on oceans and marine life and the greater ecosystem… Continue reading Brightmark Partners with Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation

An exclusive interview with Net Your Problem CEO and founder Nicole Baker.     About Net Your Problem Net Your Problem’s mission is to engage various stakeholders and partners to create an economically viable pathway to recycle end-of-life fishing gear, improve waste management, contribute to the circular economy, and reduce energy use and greenhouse gas… Continue reading Fishing Nets? Net a Problem. Founder and CEO of Net Your Problem Discusses Their Company Mission.

An exclusive interview with Shannon Jones, Conservation Programs Manager at Frost Science.     Located in Downtown Miami, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science) is a leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future. With over a decade of… Continue reading Making MUVEs in Coastal Restoration: How Frost Science is Helping to Save Florida’s Habitats