Tackling plastic pollution one story
at a time

Transforming from traditional expert-led formats to the power of shared stories, inspiring collective dialogue.

What are BlueDialogues?

BlueDialogues is about more than just raising awareness—it’s about connecting people through the power of storytelling. Using films to spark conversations creates spaces where everyone’s voice matters, helping communities explore challenges, understand diverse perspectives, and find common ground to take meaningful action against plastic pollution.

What Makes BlueDialogues Special

Stories That Bring Us Together

Films unite communities by creating shared experiences that inspire connection.

Everyone’s Welcome

BlueDialogues creates safe, inclusive spaces where all voices are heard.

Conversations That Spark Ideas

Open dialogue encourages creative, collaborative solutions to tackle challenges.

Listening to Learn

Participants actively listen, fostering mutual understanding and respect.

Turning Challenges Into Stories

Complex issues are humanized through storytelling, making them relatable and impactful.

Seeing Through New Eyes

Films highlight diverse perspectives, encouraging empathy and new ways of thinking.

Building Empathy and Shared Understanding

Emotional storytelling helps participants connect and find a common purpose.

Finding Common Ground

Dialogue bridges differences, uniting people around shared values and goals.

Inspiring Action and Creative Thinking

Conversations drive participants to think innovatively and take meaningful action.

Every Voice Matters

BlueDialogues ensures everyone’s insights contribute to solutions and the greater vision.

Participant-Led

Community members shape the conversation, making it authentic and impactful.

Solutions Tailored to each Community

Dialogue focuses on local needs and priorities, ensuring relevant, actionable outcomes.
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“The combination of film and peer-to-peer dialogue allows people to openly reflect on their concerns and find hope in the group’s responses, thus creating a powerful tool to continue fighting for our community and our world.”

-Emilio

Film-Activism:
Turning the Power of Film into the Power of Action

Films spark conversations that matter, bringing people together to create real change. This approach helps communities better understand challenges, explore solutions, and co-create a vision for a sustainable future.

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Plastic Oceans International is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, founded and existing under the laws of California (Federal Tax ID #81-3778043). We are dedicated to ending plastic pollution and fostering sustainable communities worldwide.

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