As originators in the field of plastic pollution prevention, we don’t simply clean up trash – ou
As the pioneer in the study of plastic pollution, Algalita was the first to spearhead the research methodology for collecting and analyzing micro/macroplastic samples from the ocean. Since Captain Moore’s 1997 discovery of the “plastic soup” in the North Pacific Gyre, we’ve continued collecting samples through multiple expeditions in the North Pacific and around the world. In 2016, we plan to publ
Operating as usual
11/19/2022
Join us at on 12/10 to learn how to deploy Algalita experiences in your classroom! All participants are eligible to earn LAUSD PD hours and everyone will walk away with a FREE Plastic Ocean Teaching Kit. Light refreshments will also be available.
RSVP Required: [email protected]
11/17/2022
Vendor highlight 👏🏻👏🏻 Introducing Marley's Monsters] ❤️❤️
Hands down, some of our best selling products at BYO at Algalita. Not only do these home and self-care reusables WORK, but they last forever and come in super cute prints. We love the way Marley's Monsters] brightens up our home and our lives. Thank you for all the hard work, Sarah and team 🙌🏻🙌🏻
11/05/2022
In 2020, our Executive Director, Katie Allen, and Algalita Founder, , decided to establish a new sister organization that would investigate plastics pollution beyond the ocean environment. The dream was to develop a lab capable of analyzing in tap water, air, soil, consumer products, etc.
immediately came on as ED, and BAM! The dream became a reality…
Today MoorePlasticRes]] is working towards becoming the first-ever accredited lab to test for microplastics in drinking water AND they’re leading the effort to develop the first-ever open-source data system for tracking water quality. These are just two of many projects MoorePlasticRes]] has taken on since it’s inception.
This is a picture of a new device they’re working on called, the 💧Essentially, it’s a simple way to collect microplastics from tap water for analysis. More details coming soon!!
In the meantime, check out this fantastic article from the San Francisco Bay Chronicle (link in bio ☝🏻)
"California becomes first state to test drinking water for microplastics"
Featuring the MoorePlasticRes]] lab 🥼🧪 and many of their collaborators and contacts, like Scott Coffin from and from OSU Coastal
Be sure to follow them to keep up with all the awesome stuff they’re doing!! We are so stoked to work alongside them in the same office :)
11/05/2022
Thank you to all the amazing businesses who donated to the BYO/Algalita anniversary grab bags 🥰
All of our guests left our party with a: laundry liquid sample from Root & Splendor, lotion bar from LB Love Organics, toothpaste tablets from Huppy, bamboo toothbrush from Brush with Bamboo, and a snack bag from Stasher 🙌🏻
We are so grateful for your friendship and support 🌎
11/02/2022
📣 The Team is seeking to hire a new Advising Director, to join their core team and oversee the growth + development of their student advising systems! 📣
Candidates for this position will demonstrate a passion for supporting student leadership, understanding of zero waste and environmental justice, and strong creative problem solving skills.
To read the full position description and apply, visit postlandfill.org/careers-internships! Application deadline is Monday, November 14 🗓️
10/12/2022
Another amazing vendor you can find at our shop with - introducing Nudi Goods] 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Owner, Jaime Boddorff, handcrafts beautifully simple and products our customers LOVE. From lip balms to mascara and shimmer sticks, all of her products are plastic-free and non-toxic.
Thanks for all your hard work, Jaime!! We’re proud to carry Nudi Goods] at our shop ☺️
10/10/2022
Throwback 🙌🏻 7 years ago TODAY, our friend and local artist , installed this treasure at . A sunset mural made from 5,000+ lighters (he himself) collected from the shores of Long Beach. This picture was taken before BYO at Algalita existed 😮 Today, this is the corner where the refill bars are located 😍
Thank you for all the years of friendship, Thom!! You’ve impacted thousands with your creations 👏🏻👏🏻
10/05/2022
A pro tip for long-lasting - use twine and pins to hang dry your beeswrap, stashers, reusable sponges and scrubbers, and pot scrappers!! Works great and looks super cute too ☺️
You can find all these products and more at our low-waste shop, BYO at Algalita 🙌🏻🙌🏻
10/03/2022
We are so lucky to be at the Hollywood Bowl with and tonight!! So many people have stopped by the Algalita booth to learn about our efforts, and a TON of educators have signed up to receive our free teaching kits 🙌🏻🙌🏻
We are definitely feeling the love ❤️
09/30/2022
All At Once comes to life at the Jack Johnson concert where you can get inspired and connect with us and other non-profits in your community. Visit in the Jack Johnson Village Green at the Hollywood Bowl this Sunday, take action and enter to win great prizes!!
09/29/2022
One of the many reasons we love Bring Your Own Long Beach ❤️
09/28/2022
We LOVE 💚 Marilyn puts her heart and soul into creating cleaning goods with simple ingredients that WORK! Visit our refill shop, BYO at Algalita, to test out her collection of laundry essentials, cleaning sprays, and more!!
Thank you for all your hard work, 🙌🏻🙌🏻
REMINDER! Free food, drinks and giveaways for the first 50 people to register for our 5yr Anniversary Party (visit https//byoalgalita5.eventbrite.ca)
09/27/2022
THANK YOU to the team at for selecting to be their charity partner at the 2022 Healthcare Facilities Symposium 🙌🏻🙌🏻 We’ve met so many incredible people doing life-changing work. Next time you walk into any healthcare facility, take some time to appreciate the thoughtful architecture and design aimed at creating places for healing.
09/26/2022
So proud of our sister organization 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Here’s a great short from reporting on California's new initiatives to measure microplastics in drinking water.
Hear from , , Moore Institute’s Executive Director and our double-founder as they talk about their roles as scientists in this world-first requirement for monitoring microplastics.
You can access the article and watch the story at the link in the bio
09/25/2022
We’re having a party 🎉🥳🍻 Join and as we celebrate 5 years of partnership serving our local community 🙌🏻🙌🏻 We’ll have free food, drink tickets and giveaways for the first 50 people who register (link in bio👆🏻) or visit https//byoalgalita5.eventbrite.ca
Can’t wait to see you all there!!
10/26 6pm, 140 North Marina Drive
09/25/2022
We’re having a party 🎉🥳🍻 Join and as we celebrate 5 years of partnership serving our local community 🙌🏻🙌🏻 We’ll have free food, drink tickets and giveaways for the first 50 people who register at https//byoalgalita5.eventbrite.ca
Can’t wait to see you all there!!
10/26 6pm, 140 North Marina Drive
MATCH MET!!! And then some 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you to everyone who contributed. We are so inspired, and encouraged, by you ❤️
09/22/2022
Today is THE DAY! And we are exactly halfway to our goal of reaching our $2,500 match from the Johnson Ohana Foundation 🙌🏻 All donations (here https://bit.ly/3qN1aBC) will go to support our newest program, Wayfinder Classroom, which is launching this fall!! WFC gives educators free and open access to real-world and real-time lessons to deploy in their classrooms. The portal will connect directly to the already existing Wayfinder Society, our online program packed full of action items for students. Programs like these are the best way to keep educators, and their students, up to speed on what’s really happening out there 🌏
Remember, all donations today will be matched and all donors will be entered into a raffle to win tickets to see at the on 10/2 🎶
Thank you to those who have already donated ❤️
09/21/2022
Celebrating the incredible entrepreneurs behind the products sold at our refill shop in partnership with 🙌🏻 Meet Love White, of Love & Snow (). Handcrafted in Los Angeles, Love’s products promote healthy hair and scalp w/o compromise. Stop by our shop at 140 North Marina Drive to check out the selection 🫶🏻🌨 Or visit their website for more ❤️
09/20/2022
We’ve set a goal to raise $2,500 by end of day Thursday, Sept 22 🙌🏻🙌🏻 All donations (here https://bit.ly/3qN1aBC) will be MATCHED by The Johnson Ohana Foundation, and donors are entered into a raffle to win tickets to see at the on 10/2!!
Thank you to those who have already donated ❤️❤️ We’ve got a great head start!!
Again, thanks to our amazing friends and partners at for this amazing opportunity!!
09/17/2022
Thank you to everyone who came out to our today! Over 50 volunteers pulled 150lbs+ of trash from Mother’s Beach and Park. We even had a dive team searching for trash on the bay floor 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Stay tuned for more community events ❤️
09/15/2022
starts today! Donate to Algalita between now and 9/22 and your donation will be matched by The Johnson Ohana Foundation, up to a total of $2500!! ❤️ All donors during this time will be entered into a raffle to win tickets to Jack’s show at the Hollywood Bowl on 10/2 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Link to donate: https://bit.ly/3qN1aBC
Thank you to our friends and partners at for providing this amazing opportunity 👏🏻👏🏻
08/28/2022
Check out our founder Charles Moore in this article from USC Annenberg Center - CCLP , "How plastic manufacturers have warped California’s landmark plastics act".
https://uscstoryspace.com/2022-2023/group01/
08/22/2022
Our refill shop in partnership with is filled with amazing products made by REAL people 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Over the next few weeks we’ll be celebrating the incredible entrepreneurs that help make living a and life possible. Today, we are excited to highlight Kristin Fracassi of ❤️❤️
From room and body sprays to laundry essentials, Root and Splendor works hard to ensure the impact of their products, packaging, and profits benefit people and the planet. As a closed loop delivery partner, Kristin delivers products in 50 gallon barrels that are later repurposed.
We appreciate all your hard work, and are proud to carry your fantastic products at our location 🌱🌎
08/21/2022
Out at the Naples Island Swim this morning! Amazing seeing all the swimmers navigating Alamitos Bay. We love helping to keep our bay plastic free 🏊♀️🏊🏊🐟🦀 we ❤️LB
08/17/2022
TONIGHT 5pm! Show up to the first LBUSD Board Meeting of the school year at 1515 Hughes Way, LB 90810 to encourage the Board of Education to pass the updated Green Operations Policy! Follow (on Instagram) for more information and to support this youth-led movement towards transitioning LBUSD to 100% renewable energy.
08/14/2022
STUDENTS!! From now until September 30, bring your current student ID to any of the locations and get 15% off all refill products!! The BYO location is less than 3 miles from (140 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach CA 90803) - right next to .
Stock up on hand soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and anything else you need!
We’re open daily 11-5 🙌🏻 Student discount cannot be combined with any other offer.
08/13/2022
We’ve been busy making educational displays for our refill shop with ! Here’s a timeline of over two decades of history 🙌🏻🙌🏻 It wasn’t easy to create since our organization has accomplished so many incredible things over the years. The best part is, customers actually stop and read it ❤️❤️
08/12/2022
That’s a wrap!! 100 free teaching kits packed and ready to be shipped to educators across the US 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Because of teachers, these reusable kits reach thousands of students every year. Thank you for being our greatest allies as we push towards our vision where plastic pollution is unthinkable ❤️❤️
Also a big shout out to our Education Director, Anika, for giving it 110% — 110% of the time. Also, Emily from for jumping in to help today 🌎🌎 We have an incredible team.
08/08/2022
They WON!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️ What an incredible game!!! We are so lucky to have such amazing friends and supporters!! Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen, especially Team 🙌🏻🙌🏻
If you missed the episode last night, you can still watch it on Hulu. Best game ever!
08/05/2022
Celebrity Family Feud & Algalita!!! THIS Sunday, August 7 at 8pm ET // Comedians Rhys Darby and Jay Pharoah will face off to see who will win the most money for their respective charities. Team Rhys Darby has selected and Team Jay Pharoah will be playing for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters! You can also watch the episode on demand and on Hulu following the 8/7 ABC premiere.
A BIG THANK YOU to Rhys, Finn, Fleur, David, and Samba for this incredible opportunity 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Good luck!! We’ll all be rooting for you!!
07/18/2022
Have you seen Captain Planet Foundation's new Blue Climate Action Summit Series? If you're passionate about protecting and restoring our oceans, lakes and waterbodies - be sure to register before the July 22 deadline! The series will be held the weekend of 29 July 2022. To register, go to https://planeteeralliance.com/events/blue-climate-action-summit
Planeteer Alliance
06/24/2022
Getting ready to assemble another round of free gyre teaching kits for public school educators 🙌🏻🙌🏻 1,826 have gone out to date, and they are reusable every year! 100 will become available this fall, first come first serve. Sign up at algalita.org
As the pioneer in the study of plastic pollution, Algalita was the first to spearhead the research methodology for collecting and analyzing micro/macroplastic samples from the ocean. Since Captain Moore’s 1997 discovery of the “plastic soup” in the North Pacific Gyre, we’ve continued collecting samples through multiple expeditions in the North Pacific and around the world.
Algalita realized long ago that in order to make a real difference, educating our future generations was critical. Our science-based educational programs are innovative, hands-on and reach thousands of students across the globe every year. We strongly believe that effective environmental education raises an awareness that provokes action. Algalita provides individualized support for students and teachers interested in finding their place within the movement to combat plastic pollution.
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