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Niko and Maria, founders of the organization InMotion, provide an update on their ocean conservation initiatives one year after receiving the Young Cruisers Association Global Impact Award.Watch The organization focuses on plastic pollution reduction through the establishment of micro-recycling workspaces. A facility in Costa Rica now operates entirely on solar energy, allowing for the conversion of beach plastic into new products using 100% renewable power.0:58 Volunteers within their recycling fleet have conducted workshops across several countries, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, the Philippines, France, Italy, Germany, and Mexico.1:14 These efforts include organized beach cleanouts and the "take three for the sea" initiative to remove debris from coastal environments.1:29 The organization recently launched an online impact store selling jewelry made from recycled plastic to fund further environmental projects.1:32 These activities aim to engage the cruising community in long-term ocean health and plastic waste mitigation.

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