Wave Browser Teams Up with 4ocean to Clean Up the Ocean

A new partnership between Wave Browser and the ocean cleanup company 4ocean aims to make environmental action as easy as opening a web browser. Announced Monday from George Town, Cayman Islands, the collaboration commits to removing 100,000 pounds of plastic and trash from the ocean over the next year, turning everyday internet browsing into measurable environmental impact.

Turning Clicks Into Clean Seas

Wave Browser, developed by Eightpoint Technologies, has built verified ocean cleanup directly into its core user experience. Through a “Certified Cleanup Partnership” with 4ocean, the company will fund the removal of plastic waste from oceans, rivers, and coastlines. Users don’t have to donate or change their browsing habits—just using Wave helps support cleanup crews working across the globe.

To make the process transparent, Wave has launched a live “cleanup tracker” feature that allows users to see how their daily browsing contributes to the broader effort. “We’re making environmental impact as effortless as opening a new tab,” said Deniz Gezgin, CEO of Eightpoint. “As we expand our portfolio of digital products, we’re also investing in sustainability—aligning growth with global impact.”

Alex Schulze, co-founder and CEO of 4ocean, echoed that sentiment. “Wave Browser is proving that technology can be a force for good,” he said. “Together, we’re removing hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash from the ocean—and empowering millions of people to help.”

The Growing Threat of Ocean Plastic

Plastic pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the century. According to the United Nations, an estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean every year—a figure expected to nearly triple by 2040 if no action is taken. Once there, plastic breaks down into microplastics, which are ingested by marine life and have been found in seafood, drinking water, and even human blood.

The damage extends far beyond marine ecosystems. Ocean plastic threatens more than 1,000 species, from sea turtles that mistake bags for jellyfish to seabirds and whales that ingest small plastic particles. The economic impact is also enormous, costing global fisheries, tourism, and coastal communities billions of dollars annually.

Despite growing awareness, less than 10 percent of the world’s plastic waste is recycled. Cleanup efforts like 4ocean’s are essential to reducing the existing pollution burden while governments and corporations work to curb production and improve waste management systems.

How 4ocean Works

Founded in 2017, 4ocean employs full-time, professional cleanup crews who collect plastic and other debris from the ocean and coastlines every day. The organization operates in heavily impacted regions such as Indonesia, the Dominican Republic, and the United States, focusing on both removal and prevention.

To date, 4ocean reports removing more than 40 million pounds of waste from the ocean and surrounding waterways. The group’s operations also provide sustainable employment for hundreds of workers, many of whom live in the coastal communities most affected by plastic pollution.

Wave Browser’s contribution will directly fund cleanup costs—including equipment, boats, and crew wages—helping expand 4ocean’s reach to new locations and bolster its ongoing work.

Making Environmental Action Accessible

The partnership reflects a growing movement toward integrating sustainability into everyday digital life. Wave Browser already includes privacy protection, ad-blocking, and productivity features, but the company’s leadership says that adding environmental impact gives the product a new dimension.

“Technology has immense power to drive collective change,” Gezgin said. “If we can connect digital habits with measurable outcomes, we can make sustainability something everyone participates in—even without extra effort.”

Wave Browser’s approach mirrors a rising trend in consumer tech known as “impact-driven design,” in which everyday digital tools are built to create positive real-world results. From carbon-offset search engines to energy-efficient data centers, companies are increasingly merging convenience and conscience.

The Future of Ocean Conservation

While cleanups alone can’t solve the global plastic crisis, experts agree they play a critical role in mitigation and awareness. Ocean cleanup efforts help remove existing waste before it breaks down further and spreads throughout the food chain. They also bring attention to the larger issue of plastic dependency—encouraging companies and consumers alike to reduce usage and support circular recycling systems.

For users, it’s an easy way to make a difference—no donations, petitions, or travel required. Every search and click supports ongoing efforts to clean the planet’s most vital ecosystems.

Wave Browser is available now for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices. More information about the partnership and 4ocean’s mission can be found at https://eightpoint.io.