Singapore, 13 June 2026 — Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, collaborated with Ocean Purpose Project (OPP), Singapore’s first Blue Economy social enterprise, on a beach clean-up at Pasir Ris Beach to support marine conservation efforts. The initiative gave recovered marine waste a second life through art, research and composting.
As part of FedEx Cares, the company’s global community engagement programme, the beach clean-up reflects FedEx’s commitment to supporting the communities where it operates through volunteerism and meaningful partnerships. It also aligns with FedEx’s broader sustainability efforts to support responsible resource management and advance solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Forty FedEx Singapore team members and their families volunteered along the shoreline to remove marine waste and seaweed, collecting 122.3 kg of waste in total, comprising 54.3 kg of plastic waste, 45.5 kg of general waste and 22.5 kg of seaweed.
A portion of the plastic waste collected will be cleaned and incorporated into artwork by Dr Wang Ruobing, a local artist, educator and independent curator who partners with OPP. Some recovered plastic waste will also support OPP’s plastic-to-fuel research project with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) which explores how advanced recycling technologies can transform plastic waste into valuable resources, including hydrogen and carbon-based materials.
The seaweed collected will be added to the compost at the OPP Herb Garden, where it will undergo natural decomposition before being used as a biofertiliser. During composting, rainfall gradually washes excess salt from the seaweed, making it better suited to supporting plant growth. General waste collected from the clean-up was responsibly disposed of at Pasir Ris Park’s designated waste facilities.
Every piece of litter removed from the shoreline represents waste that might have otherwise entered the marine ecosystem, been ingested by marine animals, entangled wildlife or contributed to water pollution. The initiative also comes against the backdrop of Singapore’s broader waste challenge. According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), Pulau Semakau, Singapore’s only landfill, is projected to reach full capacity by 2035. By exploring alternative pathways for recovered waste, FedEx and OPP demonstrate how collaboration can support a more circular economy — keeping materials in use for longer instead of sending them directly to landfill.
Through FedEx Cares, FedEx continues to create positive impact through volunteerism, charitable giving and in-kind shipping, supporting communities around the world. Learn more about ongoing community initiatives at fedexcares.com.