Each year on June 8, people around the globe come together to celebrate World Oceans Day—a moment to reflect on the vital role our oceans play in sustaining life on Earth and to recognize the urgent need to protect them. Covering over 70% of our planet, the ocean regulates our climate, produces more than half…
Every year on June 5th, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the planet. In 2025, the official theme is “Ending Plastic Pollution,” a call to action for governments, businesses, and individuals to take urgent steps in reducing plastic waste and shifting to more…
In Myanmar, communities in urban and coastal areas are increasingly affected by plastic pollution. Starboard’s Plastic Offset Program (POP) has actively supported these areas for over a year, with extensive efforts in Thandwe Division’s Ngapali and Singaung communities. Now, POP is expanding to support Yangon, where sustainable waste management, eco-friendly livelihood opportunities, and environmental awareness…
At Starboard’s Plastic Offset Program, we believe that education is crucial for building a sustainable future. So, in addition to organizing cleanups, we are committed to providing education to empower young people to become ambassadors for the planet. Through our POP Environmental Education Program, we aim to address key challenges facing the environment, by raising…
Alongside our commitment to environmental protection, a deeper mission also lies at the heart of our Plastic Offset Program (POP) in Myanmar: to empower local communities. While it’s essential to address plastic waste, it’s equally vital to ensure that the people on the frontlines of these efforts, our collectors, have access to opportunities that provide…