Ocean Purpose Project

Ocean Purpose Project is a proudly Pasir Ris-based social enterprise 🇸🇬 driving ocean conservation and plastic pollution prevention via disruptive and creative projects with mass-scale impact. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀? Through our 3 key pillars: ♻️ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 – transforming ocean waste into low-sulphur fuel, carbon black, hydrogen and carbon nanotubes through our nimble, deployable pyrolysis machines 🌿 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 – creating a single-use plastic alternative from seaweed and mussels that purifies our seas 🏝 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 – mobilizing corporates and communities through offline projects, like beach clean-ups and Blue Carbon projects based in Singapore and Bali, and online programs like our OPPortunity Webinar and social media campaigns Want to know how you can start today to save tomorrow? Drop us a DM 💬 today or email us at hello@oceanpurposeproject.com 📧 to find out more. *All photos and videos were taken before 4 May 2021. -- Watch our Plastic to Fuel ⛽ project video here: https://lnkd.in/g_rRWGM Watch our Bioplastics 🌿 project video here: https://lnkd.in/geh_CSs -- #OPP #OceanPurposeProject #PlasticToFuel #Bioplastics #BehaviourChange #StartTodaySaveTomorrow #Innovation #Technology #StartUps #SocialEnterprise #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste

🌊 Honoured to announce a Historic 3 year Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) 🌊 We are thrilled to announce that Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), paving the way for exciting opportunities for SMF members and MaritimeONE Singapore scholars to give back to the community and contribute to ocean conservation! Last Friday, SMF Chairman, Mr. Weng Yew Hor, toured the OPP Beach Hub in Pasir Ris to see firsthand our efforts in mitigating ocean pollution beyond beach clean ups and awareness campaigns. Our initiatives, including pushing for maritime adoption of converting plastic waste into low sulphur fuel (VLSFO) and hydrogen through chemical recycling, and utilizing seaweed as Singapore's 1st seaweed blue carbon sequestration project and sustainable agricultural fertilizer in the OPP Traditional Herb Garden, align with our mission to turn ocean pollution into positive solutions. 🌱 What’s in Store for MaritimeONE Scholars? Yearly Beach Clean-ups: Scholars will actively participate in beach clean-ups around Pasir Ris Park, promoting the importance of reducing beach pollution. Groundbreaking Blue Economy Synergies: Scholars will explore how the maritime industry can contribute to ocean conservation efforts by using frameworks developed by OPP to create sustainable synergies among maritime stakeholders. This collaboration will help instill a sense of environmental responsibility in the next generation of maritime leaders, while also offering them real-world experiences in sustainability. We are excited about the future of this partnership and look forward to working together to create a cleaner, more sustainable ocean for all. This MOU would not have been possible without the tireless work of SMF staff Nina Liang Jie Hui Han David Lee Joshua Ong Tee Oon Trixy Wong Claudia Lim Andrea Lee as well as our deepest thanks to the SMF Board Members: Chairman Hor Weng Yew Chairman, Mr. Eng Dih Teo, Mr. Prem Gurbani, Ms. Caroline Yang, Mr. Simon Kuik, Mr. Nick Potter, Mr. Cyril Ducau, Mr. John Martin, Ms. Angeline Teo, Mr. Lars Kastrup, Mr. Nelson Quek, Mr. Jeremy Sutton The MOU was signed by our CEO Mathilda Dsilva and witnessed by COO Margaret Dcruz and a deep appreciation to our staff and partners Bryan, Nigel, Anjali, Germaine, Wei Qing, Chee Keong, Maria, Cristina, Lynn, Stella, Karlina, Gilbert and Chitra for giving your best to Ocean Purpose Project and working on this project! #MaritimeSG #Youth #GivingBack #OceanPurposeProject #OPP #BeachCleanup #Innovation #Sustainability #Community #StartTodaySaveTomorrow #PollutionToSolution

As concerns over ocean pollution grow, marine salvage law is evolving to ensure that efforts to protect the environment are rewarded. Despite significant strides, the current laws still offer limited incentives for salvors to prioritize environmental protection. The 1989 Salvage Convention introduced critical changes, but experts argue it remains inadequate in addressing the environmental risks involved. Salvors play a vital role in preventing pollution, yet they often face insufficient compensation for the risks they assume when assisting ships in danger of environmental harm. 🔍 Key Concerns in Current Salvage Law: Limited Incentives for Environmental Protection: Salvors are typically compensated based on the value of the ship and cargo saved, not for minimizing environmental damage. The Scarcity of Compensation for Environmental Risks: Many salvage operations, particularly those involving pollution threats, involve high risks but low rewards for protecting the environment. Despite this, salvors are not always compensated for the benefit they provide in reducing the environmental impact of these incidents. ⚖️ The Salvage Convention's Impact: The Salvage Convention 1989 sought to improve incentives for salvors by recognising the skill and efforts of salvors in preventing or minimizing damage to the environment as a factor in awarding salvage compensation and a safety net for salvors who may not receive a reward for their environmental efforts but ensures they recover expenses if pollution is prevented. However, these provisions remain a "safety net" and often do not adequately reward the environmental value salvors provide. 💡 Potential for Reform: The INTERNATIONAL SALVAGE UNION (ISU) has advocated for a new approach, pushing for changes to the 1989 Convention. Their goal? To ensure salvors are properly rewarded for minimizing environmental damage, not just for saving ships and cargo. SCOPIC (Special Compensation P&I Club Clause), a solution within the Lloyd's Open Form (LOF), addresses some of these gaps but still fails to fully compensate for the environmental benefits of salvage operations. At Ocean Purpose Project, we recognize the importance of integrating environmental considerations into all aspects of maritime law and operation. What are your thoughts on the evolving role of salvage law in environmental protection? Let’s discuss how legal reforms can strengthen efforts to preserve our oceans! #OceanPurposeProject #MarineSalvage #EnvironmentalProtection #SalvageLaw #ClimateAction #Sustainability #PollutionPrevention #MarineConservation #LawReform #OceanHealth https://lnkd.in/gb7Yz2aG

URGENTLY CALLING FOR SENIORS INTERESTED IN ECO GARDENING! Join Ocean Purpose Project for a delightful and enriching eco-gardening experience designed especially for our valued senior community. We’ll explore the fascinating connection between ocean conservation, sustainability, and traditional herbal practices. Good health and active aging is more than just going to the hospital- it's about community, getting hands on with soil and plants and eating like our forefathers did. Discover our Traditional Herb Garden, a unique oasis in Singapore, where we grow Ayurvedic, TCM, and Jamu medicinal herbs using only natural, seaweed-based fertilisers. This garden not only nurtures plants but also contributes to a healthier planet by capturing atmospheric carbon—no artificial chemicals needed! You’ll learn about the powerful benefits of our medicinal herbs, share gardening stories, and connect with like-minded friends in a welcoming and peaceful environment. Together, let’s celebrate nature’s gifts while making a positive impact on our oceans and community. Best part? This is free for 100 seniors thanks to our amazing corporate partners. Please help us spread this message to all your grassroots, associations, friends groups and religious organisations. 3 dates (29 Nov, 13 Dec, 18 Dec 2024) and 5 slots (morning and evening) are available! For more information and to sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/gU7KMMDT

The shocking revelation that the COP29 Chief Executive was promoting fossil fuel deals is a wake-up call: while climate summits like COP29 should propel us toward a sustainable future, fossil fuel giants still hold the reins. It is obvious that events like COP have been co-opted and turned into a hidden layer of fossil fuel trade fairs. It’s clear that the oil and gas industry has the funds, infrastructure, and reach to drive global climate solutions. So, since Big Oil has subverted the COP29 process, why aren’t reversing the playbook and forcing them to use their power and money for good? 🌍 Revolutionary Tech to Clean Up the Planet Our Ocean Purpose Project’s Plastic to Fuel/Hydrogen Unit is proof of how existing technology can be harnessed for impactful change. This groundbreaking technology converts ocean plastic waste into hydrogen fuel—a clean, sustainable alternative with the potential to replace fossil fuels. 🔋 If oil giants repurposed just 5% of their current infrastructure and investments to scale solutions like these, the impact would be transformative: 🔹 Over 500 million tons of plastic waste could be processed into hydrogen every year. One of OPP's clients, a famous tanker company could turn it's 1.1 million tonnes of plastic generated per year into at least 809,000 tonnes of hydrogen - solving the plastic waste and energy issue, accelerating marine decarbonisation. 🔹 Millions spent on classic "oil and Gas" greenwashing can be channeled into innovation- why waste money on lavish advertising and marketing firms when the money could be better spent on new products and services 🔹 Ocean pollution would be drastically reduced, especially in coastal communities 🔹 Global carbon emissions could be cut by millions of tons 🚨 Redirecting Responsibility: The Oil Industry’s Role in Repairing Our Planet Instead of pouring billions into gas deals, fossil fuel companies should be mandated to reinvest in clean energy infrastructure (not just create accelerators and startup mentorship programs). With access to significant pipelines, refining facilities, and storage networks, they are ideally positioned to roll out green tech at a scale environmental nonprofits can only dream of. 🛑 Solutions are here- dear attendees of COP29 Azerbaijan- time to get smarter and put an UNO reverse card on the oil and gas agenda. The time for lip service is over. We’re calling for real accountability at COP29 and beyond. #FossilFuelResponsibility #OceanPurposeProject #PlastictoFuel #HydrogenEconomy #COP29 #BigOilDoBetter

🌟 Exciting News: Mathilda D'Silva to Speak at Singapore FinTech Festival’s The Founders Peak! 🌟 On November 7 at 1:50 PM, catch Ocean Purpose Project’s Founder and CEO, Mathilda Dsilva, on the Founder’s Peak stage at #SFF2024. Known as a platform for Global Entrepreneurial Wisdom, Founder’s Peak is where exceptional founders from around the world share the untold stories that have shaped who they are. Mathilda will be diving deep into her purpose-driven journey—showing how resilience, innovation, and impact fuel the entrepreneurial spirit. 💡 Why OPP & Founder’s Peak? With 90% of startups failing globally, Founder’s Peak celebrates the bold spirit of entrepreneurship and aims to improve startup success rates by tapping into the insights of founders who’ve been there. Mathilda will share gut-wrenching and intense stories of her journey aimed at joining Founders Peak's global initiative to drive inspiration by sharing hard-earned wisdom from founders with a combined valuation of $25B+—for aspiring entrepreneurs, disruptors, and society at large. 🎸 Pride & Prejudice in Pasir Ris- Why Mathilda Cares about Oceans: This will be the first TED talk style presentation of Mathilda Dsilva sharing unique raw perspectives into her journey as an oceanpreneur. 🔗 Don’t miss the experience! Secure your #SFF2024 pass here: https://lnkd.in/gTsH-6zQ #FoundersPeak #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration #OceanPurposeProject #StartupWisdom #RockTheStage #GlobalImpact Sagari White Navin Suri Elevandi

Can't make it to Baku for COP29 Azerbaijan? Join us at #AlterCOP29 to Spotlight Water Resources and Climate Action on November 21st! OPP's CEO Mathilda Dsilva is joining an incredible lineup at AlterCOP this year to discuss bold and essential solutions for sustaining our planet’s resources, with a spotlight on water, food, and plastics. We’re diving into issues that are critical to both people and the planet: Fresh & Sea Water Resilience: Addressing challenges in Singapore and emerging economies. Food Innovation: Reducing waste, and promoting sustainable practices in F&B. Sustainable Agriculture: Sharing successes and facing challenges head-on. 🔹 Evening Pass Highlight: Mathilda will be speaking alongside inspiring voices like Pauline Frison 法道琳, Susanna Hasenoehrl, and Luc des Vallières on the Global Impact of Plastics and the Global Plastic Treaty. Join us as we unpack the complexities of plastic pollution and work towards a future with responsible plastic management. 🌊 Don’t miss Luc des Vallières’ Plastic Collage Workshop—an impactful experience to understand the scope of the plastic crisis. 🔹 Plus: Interactive Exhibition (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) featuring hands-on displays by ACCESS Sustainability, Altimate Nutrition, and more. ✨ Let’s come together to transform ideas into action! Register now for your FREE Afternoon & Evening Pass: https://lnkd.in/gq36zgNM #SustainableFuture #ResourceManagement #WaterResilience #FoodInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #PlasticPollution #JoinTheChange #GlobalPlasticTreaty #GreenMobility #SustainableLiving

Over the past week, the Southern California coastline has been lit up by blue bioluminescent waves caused by Lingulodinium polyedra, a type of dinoflagellate algae. It is photosynthetic, capturing sunlight in the upper layer of the ocean and converting it to chemical energy. When conditions are right these dinoflagellates may go through a population explosion called an algal bloom which produces a mesmerizing blue glow at night when agitated by the ocean's movements, creating stunning nighttime displays for beachgoers and surfers alike. However, with beauty often comes complexity. During the day, a rusty coat covers the waters. As these bioluminescent algae die off, they release hydrogen sulfide gas, resulting in a pungent odor reminiscent of rotten eggs. This week's reports from Venice, Santa Monica, and beyond have residents grappling with a fishy stench, an unfortunate side effect of nature’s spectacle. 🔬 Why does this happen? Researchers are still studying the implications of these algae blooms on marine life and human health. Although there is currently no public health warning, some individuals have reported minor allergic reactions during previous red tide events. As Laura Rink from Heal the Bay Aquarium explains, as bacteria feed on decomposing algae, they lead to “dead zones” or "red tides" which are notorious for sucking up all of the oxygen in the water and leaving for dead everything from small invertebrates to any fish unfortunate enough to be in the area at the time. While this bloom is spectacular in its glow, it serves as a reminder of the delicate balance in our marine ecosystems. It also hearkens to Singapore's own foray with neon blue waves which OPP's daily advocacy work revealed looked very different in the day. With climate change affecting ocean temperatures, we can expect more frequent algae blooms, some of which may have adverse effects on marine life and human health. 🐬 A Word of Caution: Experts urge surfers and swimmers to exercise caution. Although the species Lingulodinium polyedra is not typically harmful to humans, exposure can lead to allergic responses and potential infections due to high bacterial concentrations associated with the blooms. As always, it’s best to prioritize safety when enjoying our coastlines. As advocates for ocean health, the Ocean Purpose Project is committed to raising awareness about these phenomena and promoting sustainable practices that protect our precious marine environments. Let’s cherish the beauty of our oceans while being mindful of their health and our safety. #OceanPurposeProject #Bioluminescence #RedTide #Sustainability #MarineConservation #California #ClimateChange #OceanHealth https://lnkd.in/gq-aVBYE.

Recent news of Singapore's domestic seafood industry crisis revealed that in the past year, about 1/4 of Singapore’s sea-based fish farms have shut down and exited the industry (not withstanding the numerous land-based fish farm closures). Here are some insights into the issue from discussions with numerous OPP staff, researchers and volunteers who work tirelessly in the Northeastern waters of Singapore. 🔹 The Reality of Rising Costs With new sea-space rental fees and other operational expenses, many farmers opted for the support package rather than incur unsustainable costs. Sea-space leases now add to the annual expenses, with phased increases through 2026. 🔹 Support to Close not Maintain Many in the comments section question the aid of a financial support package of up to $100,000 from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to close their farm with mandatory disposal costs at $40,000- $60,000 explaining why dumping at Pulau Ketam has risen exponentially. A commenter named YuZheng stated " subsidies are usually given to set up or maintain rather than wind down a biz" while another stated “Strange support from the state with throwing handsome money to wind up biz!” 🔹 Environmental Pressures OPP Staff and fish farmers have long raised concerns over nutrient build-up and harmful algae blooms, which can devastate entire fish populations. Even now, a mysterious bacteria bloom of Enterococcus in all Pasir Ris waters has been ongoing since February 2024 with no explanations of it's origin. Yesterday, water quality was deemed unfit for water activities. OPP has been begging for real time water quality monitors to be set up together with our seaweed bioremediation lines for immediate solutions, no response has come as yet. Given the narrow ecological threshold in the Johor Strait, this issue demands urgent attention. 🔹 Impact on Local Food Resilience The reduction in fish farms not only impacts our domestic seafood supply but raises questions about what's broken in Singapore's approach to aquaculture and accountability mechanisms. Ocean Purpose Project is deeply committed to advancing sustainable, eco-friendly aquaculture solutions to ensure a balanced marine ecosystem. As more fish farms leave, it’s a crucial time for rethinking strategies and reinforcing aquaculture’s role in Singapore’s food resilience. Whether through technology, community-based water restoration, or adaptive farming methods, we can co-create solutions for healthier, productive waters. #SustainableFarming #OceanConservation #BlueEconomy #FoodResilience #OceanPurposeProject https://lnkd.in/gW5kxKiB

🌊 From Cute Cat to Climate Hero: Hello Kitty’s Shocking Algae Makeover Unveiled at Osaka Expo! 🌱🐱 It’s exciting to see iconic characters like Hello Kitty being reimagined in the context of sustainability. At the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, Hello Kitty will take on 32 different forms of algae in a creative mashup that showcases algae’s incredible potential to address global issues. From microalgae to familiar seaweeds like wakame, this exhibit will open visitors' eyes to the often-overlooked world of algae. But this goes beyond eye-catching displays—algae is a game-changer for a sustainable future. 🌎 These photosynthetic powerhouses are revolutionizing industries, with applications in biofuels, bioplastics, food, and medicine. At Ocean Purpose Project, we're thrilled to see pop culture intersecting with the seaweed revolution, sparking conversations about algae’s role in reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting environmental sustainability. 🌱 Just like the Hello Kitty algae exhibit, we believe in making sustainability engaging and accessible. Algae is a cornerstone of our work—whether it’s bioremediation or our projects in bioplastics—we’re committed to finding innovative ways to harness its potential for a cleaner planet. 🌊🌿 We can’t wait to see this creative initiative spark more global interest in algae and its power to build a better future! 🌏 #Sustainability #OsakaKansaiExpo2025 #HelloKitty #AlgaeRevolution #OceanPurpose #Bioplastic #SeaweedSolutions #ClimateAction https://lnkd.in/gsJjRGCK