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?
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Only 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled — the rest ends up in landfills, oceans, or burned.
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The average American throws away 4.5 pounds of trash every day.
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8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — that’s a dump truck’s worth every minute.
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91% of plastic isn’t recycled despite most being technically recyclable.
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Plastic takes over 400 years to decompose, meaning every piece ever made still exists.
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By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean if current trends continue.
our events
We invite you to an educational and entertaining afternoon focused on recycling awareness. Enjoy insights from a guest recycling expert, interactive games, upcycled crafts, and easy ways to reduce waste in your home and community.
Recycling Education Event
Join us for a community beach clean up focused on protecting our coastlines, reducing waste, and keeping our ocean clean for future generations.
This event is a fun, hands-on way to make a real impact—whether you come solo, bring friends, or make it a family activity. Every piece picked up helps prevent pollution, protects marine life, and keeps our beaches beautiful.
Beach Clean Up
We invite you to an educational and entertaining afternoon focused on recycling awareness. Enjoy insights from a guest recycling expert, interactive games, upcycled crafts, and easy ways to reduce waste in your home and community.
Recycling Education Event
8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — that’s a dump truck’s worth every minute.
