Changing the Tide

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.

Authored by Liz Mugho 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… 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 “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 Clean Your Coasts: Coastal Cleanup Guide

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 Trash Tracker Checklist

Watch below for an exclusive interview with Betty Bergnes, the Director of Education at the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.     Please provide background on yourself and your role at the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. I have 20+ years of experience in teaching and education. I have dedicated my career to working with schools, providing… Continue reading Knowledge is Power. How the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) is Empowering Students Across the Globe.

Here are some positive current events in the sustainability industry! Hopefully, this bright news will boost your spirits and brighten your day.

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.

A group of 60 students from New River Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recently spent the day collecting trash on the beach that they measured, sorted, and cataloged to learn more about the devastating effect that plastics have on the ocean ecosystem.

An exclusive interview with Sara Aubrey, Net Your Problem’s Business and Program Development Manager.     Please provide background on your professional experience and role at Net Your Problem. I was trained as a conservation biologist and natural resource manager, emphasizing marine science and coastal ecosystems. For a long time, I worked in remote places… Continue reading Fishing for Nets, Solving Problems: How Net Your Problem is Recycling Fishing Nets from Coast to Coast

An exclusive interview with Net Your Problem’s Ashley Zullo, the U.S. Northeast Division Coordinator.     Please provide background on your professional experience and role at Net Your Problem. Growing up on Cape Cod, I always wanted to be a Marine Biologist, so my undergraduate degree is in Marine Biology, and that’s where I met… Continue reading Casting a Net, Solving Significant Problems. How Net Your Problem is Working to Clean the Coasts

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall As a child, I spent time with my grandmother in the garden. She had this tremendous… Continue reading There is Strength in Stewardship

Leading a company that faces some of the planet’s most significant environmental challenges can be discouraging. It’s easy to become preoccupied with the massive scope of Earth’s waste crisis. I’ve previously written about how I cope with that, including focusing on solutions like Brightmark’s plastics renewal technology. After a few days of hanging out with… Continue reading The Kids Are Alright

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

There is beauty beneath the surface. The power of collaboration and hard work knows no bounds. Our partnership with organizations like the Frost Museum of Science will allow us to connect people of all ages. This involvement of individuals worldwide will help create sustained beauty beneath the surface for generations to come. Brightmark & Frost… Continue reading Beauty Beneath the Surface

By training, engaging, and inspiring communities globally we aim to not only better our oceans but each other as well. One way that we are doing this is by renewing reefs with organizations that specialize in marine conservation. It’s important to us that we not only create circular solutions to solve some of the world’s… Continue reading Renewing Our Reefs

We believe everyone can play a part in the future and well-being of our planet. This curriculum is only the beginning.     

Perspective is truly a phenomenal concept. Recently, I’ve been looking at things a little differently. I have the fortunate opportunity to spend a little time underwater as I sought my dive certification, and I’ve found that being underwater has allowed me to reflect on the impact of our work at Brightmark and the “why” behind it all…. From a completely new perspective.