Saving Oceans, One Community at a Time: Seven Clean Seas in Pollution Solutions

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In this episode of GoodViral, we sit down with Corlevin Kalalo, Projects Director at Seven Clean Seas, to delve into the pressing issue of plastic pollution in Indonesia and the innovative solutions being implemented to combat it. Corlevin shares insights into the organization's multifaceted approach, which includes community engagement, education, and scalable models that can be replicated globally. We discuss the importance of collective action, the role of community-led initiatives, and how empowering local populations can lead to lasting environmental change. ~ Chapters ~ 00:00 The Plastic Crisis: An Overview 02:11 7 Clean Seas: Mission and Impact 05:28 Community Engagement and Job Creation 10:48 Transforming Waste into Sustainable Solutions 16:22 Education and Awareness: Changing Mindsets 18:44 Scaling Solutions: A Model for the Future 26:13 The Urgency of Action Against Plastic Pollution ~ About Seven Clean Seas ~  Seven Clean Seas is an ocean-impact organization on a mission to remove 10 million kilograms of plastic from the marine environment by 2025. Operating in some of the world's most polluted areas, including Indonesia and Thailand, they build and operate plastic recovery projects that not only clean our oceans but also create sustainable livelihoods for local communities. ~ Seven Clean Seas Links ~ Corlevin Kalalo: www.linkedin.com/in/corlevin-kalalo-26107331 (http://www.linkedin.com/in/corlevin-kalalo-26107331)   Website: www.sevencleanseas.com (http://www.sevencleanseas.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sevencleanseas/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sevencleanseas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevencleanseas/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SevenCleanSeas  ~ About GoodViral ~ We believe that people can, and want to, do more to help others. We invite you to join the conversation about the small and large ways that we can help people, animals, and the planet.   Subscribe and be part of the movement. When G