Heroes

Stories of People Creating Change

Header image showing Wasser 3.0’s microplastic removal process and commitment to clean water through science and education.

Wasser 3.0

Wasser 3.0 is a German non-profit using innovative, low-cost technology to remove microplastics from water. Their filter-free, sustainable approach supports circular solutions, while education and citizen science help scale impact globally.

Group of Trash Hero volunteers celebrating a successful beach cleanup, standing with collected waste bags on the sand in front of green trees.

Trash Hero

Trash Hero is a global volunteer movement reducing plastic pollution through cleanups, education, and reusable alternatives. With over 23,000 cleanups and millions of bottles and bags avoided, they inspire communities worldwide to take practical, local action for a cleaner planet.

Aerial view of Mo’orea’s lush mountains and fringing reef where Coral Gardeners operate.

Coral Gardeners

Coral Gardeners restores reefs with resilient super corals, cutting-edge technology, and global education. Born in Mo’orea, they’re now leading a worldwide movement to protect marine ecosystems and inspire action through reef restoration, innovation, and powerful storytelling.

View from a green boat on the Kinabatangan River, surrounded by misty rainforest in soft morning light.

Mr. Aji

Mr. Aji leads ethical wildlife safaris in Borneo’s Kinabatangan River region, raising awareness about deforestation and palm oil’s impact on endangered species. Through education and immersive experiences, he empowers visitors to protect the rainforest and its unique wildlife—like his favorite, the proboscis monkey.

Divers sorting marine debris and plastic waste on a boat as part of the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program in Koh Tao.

NHRCP

NHRCP protects Koh Tao’s coral reefs through restoration, species monitoring, and marine education. From coral nurseries to conservation diving courses, they combine hands-on action with research and training to preserve marine ecosystems and inspire a new generation of ocean advocates.

The Honu Movement

The Honu Movement combats ocean plastic in Southeast Asia through hands-on cleanups, local recycling, and environmental education. Their mission goes beyond waste—by empowering communities, they create sustainable solutions that protect marine life and support long-term change.

Header image showing Wasser 3.0’s microplastic removal process and commitment to clean water through science and education.

Wasser 3.0

Wasser 3.0 is a German non-profit using innovative, low-cost technology to remove microplastics from water. Their filter-free, sustainable approach supports circular solutions, while education and citizen science help scale impact globally.

Group of Trash Hero volunteers celebrating a successful beach cleanup, standing with collected waste bags on the sand in front of green trees.

Trash Hero

Trash Hero is a global volunteer movement reducing plastic pollution through cleanups, education, and reusable alternatives. With over 23,000 cleanups and millions of bottles and bags avoided, they inspire communities worldwide to take practical, local action for a cleaner planet.

Aerial view of Mo’orea’s lush mountains and fringing reef where Coral Gardeners operate.

Coral Gardeners

Coral Gardeners restores reefs with resilient super corals, cutting-edge technology, and global education. Born in Mo’orea, they’re now leading a worldwide movement to protect marine ecosystems and inspire action through reef restoration, innovation, and powerful storytelling.

View from a green boat on the Kinabatangan River, surrounded by misty rainforest in soft morning light.

Mr. Aji

Mr. Aji leads ethical wildlife safaris in Borneo’s Kinabatangan River region, raising awareness about deforestation and palm oil’s impact on endangered species. Through education and immersive experiences, he empowers visitors to protect the rainforest and its unique wildlife—like his favorite, the proboscis monkey.

Divers sorting marine debris and plastic waste on a boat as part of the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program in Koh Tao.

NHRCP

NHRCP protects Koh Tao’s coral reefs through restoration, species monitoring, and marine education. From coral nurseries to conservation diving courses, they combine hands-on action with research and training to preserve marine ecosystems and inspire a new generation of ocean advocates.

The Honu Movement

The Honu Movement combats ocean plastic in Southeast Asia through hands-on cleanups, local recycling, and environmental education. Their mission goes beyond waste—by empowering communities, they create sustainable solutions that protect marine life and support long-term change.

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