We partner with trusted community organizations and NGOs who work directly with children in crisis—including those in foster care, refugee camps, and displacement situations. These partners ensure backpacks are delivered directly to the children who need them most.

Every OceanBag is crafted from certified Ocean Bound Plastics™—plastic waste collected from coastal communities before it reaches the ocean. Each backpack represents 26 recycled bottles that were prevented from polluting our oceans. Plus, a mangrove tree is planted for every product, helping absorb carbon and restore ecosystems.

Donors receive regular updates including stories, photos, and impact reports from the field. You'll see exactly where your gift goes and the children whose lives you've touched.

We work with trusted local nonprofits across the United States and internationally, including foster care agencies, refugee support organizations, and children's homes. Our partners include organizations like Casa de Amparo, Fostering Hope, Austin Blessings, and many more.

Yes! OceanBags Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

OceanBags Foundation is an Austin-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting high-risk children with dignity and hope. We create environmentally friendly backpacks from ocean-bound plastics and donate them to displaced and vulnerable children through our network of nonprofit partners.

Our mission is to turn waste into dignity—transforming ocean-bound plastic into durable, high-quality backpacks for children who often carry their belongings in torn plastic bags. Every backpack represents both environmental action and a tangible gift of hope.

Ocean Bound Plastics™ (OBP) are plastics collected from land-based sources within 50km of coastlines before they can reach and pollute the oceans. Our certification comes from Zero Plastic Oceans in Paris, France. Each backpack prevents 20–40 plastic bottles from entering the ocean. Learn more at obpcert.org.

Our primary funding comes from product sales and donations. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of donors and partners to continue our mission.

We welcome partnerships with nonprofits aligned with our mission. Whether you serve foster children, refugees, or other vulnerable youth, we'd love to discuss backpack donations or collaboration opportunities. Contact us through our website to learn more.

Yes! We offer wholesale pricing and private-label opportunities for organizations looking to make a larger impact. Contact us to discuss options.

We measure our impact by: the number of backpacks donated, bottles diverted from oceans, partnerships established, and most importantly—the stories of children whose lives are touched by receiving a backpack of their own.

OceanBags Foundation is led by our Board of Directors and supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. An Advisory Board provides guidance across various fields to help us grow our impact.

OceanBags and The Kids and Planet Project are two sides of the same mission: caring for children and the planet they'll inherit. While OceanBags transforms ocean plastic waste into backpacks for displaced children, Kids and Planet nurtures the next generation of givers through children's books that celebrate generosity, compassion, and environmental stewardship. Together, we're helping kids today while inspiring the changemakers of tomorrow.