A YOUNG FOUNDER. A BIG MISSION.

Small Caps Make a
BIG Difference

Turning plastic caps into sustainable benches for cleaner beaches, healthier oceans and stronger communities.

🌊Cleaner Beaches
♻️Less Plastic Waste
🪑Sustainable Benches
🐢Healthier Oceans
☀️Brighter Communities
COLLECT THE RIGHT PLASTICS

Look for Codes 2, 4 & 5

Not every cap is suitable. Check the plastic resin number before donating—only approved items marked #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE or #5 PP can go in the collection.

♻ 2

HDPE

High-Density Polyethylene

♻ 4

LDPE

Low-Density Polyethylene

♻ 5

PP

Polypropylene

See Exactly What We Accept →
Marissa holding collected plastic caps
Marissa collecting plastic caps near the beach
MEET THE FOUNDER

Meet Marissa ♥

A 17-year-old with a big mission

Marissa began collecting plastic caps at a young age and grew that simple idea into Plastic Caps for Benches. Her mission brings people together to give everyday plastic a new purpose and create lasting places for communities to gather.

See the people, collected caps, and community moments that bring this project to life.

Read Marissa’s Story →

Our Impact ✳

Every cap and every helping hand makes a difference.

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More to comeCaps collected
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More to comePounds recycled
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More to comeBenches created
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More to comeVolunteers involved

Impact totals will be published as verified numbers become available.

COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Upcoming Events

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New cleanup events and cap drives will be announced here. Get involved in the meantime →

Small Caps. Big Change. 💚

Help build a cleaner, brighter tomorrow—one cap at a time.

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