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Cleaning Oceans,
Empowering Communities

Transforming coastal communities through innovative ocean cleanup solutions

About

Empowering coastal communities through innovative ocean conservation solutions

Our Story

Founded by marine biologists and environmental engineers, Rays Browns emerged from witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of plastic pollution on coastal communities.

We believe sustainable change happens when communities lead the way. By combining cutting-edge technology with grassroots action, we're transforming ocean cleanup into economic opportunity.

Sustainability
Innovation
Community
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Daily Action

Local teams cleaning beaches daily, creating sustainable employment

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Community Power

Thousands of volunteers making measurable impact worldwide

50K+
Tons of plastic removed

Proven Impact

Measurable results in ocean cleanup and community development

Projects

Transforming ocean cleanup with community-powered innovation

Modern ocean cleanup technology

Sea Pool Bin

Tidal-powered microplastic removal system that works 24/7 without electricity

  • Removes 2kg of plastic daily per unit
  • Creates local maintenance jobs
  • Zero carbon footprint operation
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BioUrchin

Circular economy cartridges that transform ocean plastic into valuable products

  • 100% recycled ocean plastic
  • Community recycling programs
  • Revenue sharing with coastal towns
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127
Active Installations
2.4M
Kg Plastic Removed
340
Jobs Created

Solutions

Revolutionary technology meets community action for scalable ocean cleanup

Modern cleanup infrastructure

Tidal Power Systems

Harness ocean energy to power cleanup operations continuously

  • • Zero operational costs
  • • 24/7 active cleanup
  • • Weather-resistant design
Ocean wind technology

Ocean Arrays

Strategic placement of cleanup devices across high-pollution zones

  • • Data-driven positioning
  • • Real-time monitoring
  • • Community ownership model
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Smart Networks

AI-powered coordination optimizing cleanup efficiency globally

  • • Predictive maintenance
  • • Impact analytics
  • • Scalable deployment

Ready to Scale Your Impact?

Our solutions adapt to your community's unique needs and challenges

Community

Join thousands making real impact in coastal communities worldwide

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Local Empowerment

Every installation creates 3-5 local jobs in maintenance, monitoring, and community outreach.

2,400+
Community members employed
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Educational Programs

Free workshops teaching sustainable practices and ocean conservation to schools and NGOs.

150+
Schools partnered
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Volunteer

Join weekend cleanup events and make direct impact

Host Event

Bring our educational programs to your community

Share Story

Tell us how your community is making a difference

Impact

Measurable results transforming oceans and communities

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Environmental Impact

  • 2.4 million kg of plastic removed since 2021
  • 127 coastal communities now plastic-free
  • 45% reduction in microplastic concentration
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Social Impact

  • 340 local jobs created in coastal communities
  • $2.3M in fair wages paid to cleanup crews
  • 15,000+ volunteers trained and certified
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50+
Countries Active
89%
Waste Reduction
1.2M
Lives Improved
100%
Sustainable Growth

Partners

United with global leaders driving sustainable ocean solutions

Sustainable partnership collaboration

Universities

Research partnerships with 25+ institutions developing next-gen cleanup tech

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NGOs

Strategic alliances with 40+ environmental organizations worldwide

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Local Authorities

Government partnerships enabling policy change and scalable deployment

Partner With Us

Technology Partners

Integrate your solutions into our platform

Funding Partners

Scale impact through strategic investments

Community Partners

Bring change to your local area

News

Latest innovations and community impact stories

Ocean cleanup innovation

Sea Pool Bin Wins Hello Tomorrow Challenge

Our tidal-powered cleanup system recognized as breakthrough innovation in sustainable tech.

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Ocean wind innovation

BioUrchin Launches in 5 New Countries

Circular economy program expands to Philippines, Kenya, and Brazil coastal communities.

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Ocean cleanup technology

UN Climate Summit Highlights Our Work

Rays Browns showcases community-led ocean cleanup at COP29 in Dubai.

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Contact

Ready to transform your coastal community? Let's build the future together.

Get in Touch

Partnerships

partnerships@raysbrowns.com

Volunteer Coordination

volunteer@raysbrowns.com

Media Inquiries

press@raysbrowns.com

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Newsletter

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