The Swell Foundation
about swell
At The Swell Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of sustainability and the strength of community. Our mission is simple but profound: to do good for the environment and to do good for people. We are committed to creating lasting, positive impacts—supporting communities today while laying the groundwork for a healthier, more sustainable world for generations to come.
Through education, advocacy, and hands-on initiatives, we focus on reducing waste, promoting sustainable practices, and empowering underserved communities with essential resources. We envision a future where environmental responsibility and social good go hand in hand—a future where every action, no matter how small, contributes to a bigger wave of change.
We invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we can inspire meaningful change, protect our planet, and uplift communities. Your support helps us make a tangible difference, proving that when we come together with purpose and passion, we truly can make waves for a better world.
We invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we can inspire meaningful change, protect our planet, and uplift communities. Your support helps us make a tangible difference, proving that when we come together with purpose and passion, we truly can make waves for a better world.
DID you know?
-
♻️ Only 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled — the rest ends up in landfills, oceans, or burned.
-
🗑️ The average American throws away 4.5 pounds of trash every day.
-
🌊 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — that’s a dump truck’s worth every minute.
-
🛑 91% of plastic isn’t recycled despite most being technically recyclable.
-
⏳ Plastic takes over 400 years to decompose, meaning every piece ever made still exists.
-
👶 By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean if current trends continue.
our events
Kona beach clean-up
8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — that’s a dump truck’s worth every minute.
