Pacific Garbage Screening

The basis of all life are our seas and oceans, they give our blue planet its name.
But we are polluting our oceans at an ever-increasing rate.
Without regard to real losses and costs, without real thought- and often, without even knowing it.

This is exactly what we want to change.

First, we want to make people aware of what is actually being destroyed.
Second, we have a concept for filtering our trash from our seas- including small particles.
The PGS platfo… Show more

Our target group could not be any larger.
Our entire planet and all of humanity.

We are committing ourselves to stemming the tide of plastic to the extent needed to allow our seas to recuperate and regenerate.
First, we want to customize our idea. So that it can be utilized in smaller formats in rivers and estuaries- from where most of the plastic enters our seas.

In a second phase we want to place larger platforms at locations at sea where there is a high… Show more

It’s simple: because each of us breathe - and for every second breath, we have the oceans to thank.
This is why all of us must become active and protect and rescue this blue wonder!

We at PGS want to take responsibility for a man-made problem. We have a duty to take care of our planet - our home.

You, too, live on Earth, you use plastic daily, and you are concerned by our future!
That is exactly why you ought to support us and help us safeguard our planet.

If we succeed in securing funding, our goal is to finally take off at full speed!
We have a lot of plans, and a lot of ideas - but as volunteers we do have too little time and too little capacity to fully commit ourselves to our mission of saving the oceans. At least, until now...

In order to successfully steer the project forward, we need to be able to commit to it 100% - through full-time positions, research assistance positions, and start-up financing fo… Show more

We are a highly motivated and committed team, full of world-improvers and ocean-lovers. A bright mix of interdisciplinary skill-sets and profiles.
From architects, to civil engineers and hydraulic engineers, to biologists, graphic designers, IT specialists and economists - we’ve got it all covered. And everyone brings his or her own unique approach and passion for the project.

We don’t want to stand by passively watching our planet being suffocated by plasti… Show more