ABOUT CHILOÉ ISLAND
Chiloé Island lays off the Pacific coast of southern Chile, making up the northwest corner of the renowned Patagonia region of South America. It offers a rich and diverse landscape and culture, but those facing such issues as deforestation, plastic pollution, waste management issues, and destruction of marine habitat due to commercial fish farms.
We are proudly partnered with ÜNÜ and the MERI Foundation on Chiloé Island.
LOCAL GOALS
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
LOCAL PARTNERS
A non-traditional brand of Social Innovation that seeks to restore the bond between forest, ocean and people. Their purpose is to create jobs for the local community, reforest the native lands and educate about plastic and the oceans. Inspired by Chiloé and its people, their line of home decor products are beautiful, eco-friendly, and authentic.
OCEAN & FOREST CONSERVATION
We are collaborating with ÜNÜ to produce the first-ever Trees & Seas Festival – a five-day celebration bringing together ocean and forest conservation with culture, arts, and community education.
Taking place in July 2021, it will also feature community-based satellite events throughout the globe.
YOUTH EDUCATION
Our team will be providing a series of youth-based workshops throughout Chiloé Island. These will take place in the classroom, when safe to do so, and also along coastal areas where we can immerse kids directly in the marine environment, giving them a first-hand experience with plastic polluton.
SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISANS AND ECONOMY
Plastic Oceans supports the work of ÜNÜ and their efforts to provide long-term employment for local artisans Chiloé Island. They produce beautiful handcrafted furniture, kitchenware and decorative home products.